Alison Bechdel date of birth:
September 10, 1960
How old is Alison Bechdel?
65
Where was Alison Bechdel born?
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, United States
What is Alison Bechdel nationality?
American
What is Alison Bechdel's occupation?
Cartoonist, author
What genre is Alison Bechdel's work?
Autobiography, social commentary
Short Biography
Alison Bechdel (/ˈbɛkdəl/ BEK-dəl; born September 10, 1960) is an American cartoonist. Originally best known for the long-running comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For, she came to critical and commercial success in 2006 with her graphic memoir Fun Home, which was subsequently adapted as a musical which won a Tony Award for Best Musical in 2015. She is a 2014 recipient of the MacArthur "Genius" Award. She is also known for the Bechdel test, an indicator of gender bias in film.