Frank Frazetta

	Frank Frazetta
	; Frank Frazetta
	Background information
Field:	Illustration, painting, sculpting
Birthdate:	Feb 9, 1928
Born as:	Frank A. Frazzetta
Location:	Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Date of death:	May 10, 2010 - age 81
Death place:	Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.
Awards:	Chesley Award (1988, 1995, 1997); Hugo Award (1966); Spectrum Grand Master of Fantastic Art Award (1995)
Nationality:	American

Frank Frazetta (born Frank Frazzetta; ✦February 9, 1928 - †May 10, 2010) was an American fantasy and science fiction artist, noted for comic books, paperback book covers, paintings, posters, LP record album covers and other media. He was the subject of a 2003 documentary.

Frazetta was inducted into the comic book industry's "Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame" in 1995 and the "Jack Kirby Hall of Fame" in 1999.

Legacy

Frazetta has influenced many artists within the genres of fantasy and science fiction. Yusuke Nakano, a lead artist for Nintendo's Legend of Zelda series, cites Frazetta as an influence. Fantasy artist and musician Joseph Vargo cites Frazetta as a primary influence, and his art calendars since 1998 mark Frazetta's birthday. Chris Perna, art director at Epic Games, stated in an interview in 2011 that Frazetta was one of his influences. Other artists influenced by Frazetta include comics artist such as Marc Silvestri and Shelby Robertson.

The face and bodypaint of professional wrestler Kamala was copied, by artist and wrestler Jerry Lawler, from a character in a Frazetta painting.

In early 2012, filmmaker Robert Rodriguez announced plans to remake Bakshi and Frazetta's film "Fire and Ice". Sony Pictures acquired the project in late 2014, with Rodriguez set to direct.

Rodriguez is working closely with the family and hopes to open a museum with Holly Frazetta's collection. The museum would be located in Austin, Texas. Currently, Holly Frazetta's collection is traveling throughout the U.S. with public showings at various comic conventions.