2. General Information Born in Springfield, Mass. March 2, 1904. Began his career as a cartoonist. Birth name is Theodor Seuss Geisel Pen name, Dr. Suess Famous for writing children’s books
6. Honors & Tributes Oscar for Gerald McBoing-Boing (Best Cartoon, 1951) Two Emmys for Halloween is Grinch Night and The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat (Best Children’s Special, 1977 and 1982). Laura Ingalls Wilder Award.