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Jeff Kinney

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Jeff Kinney
Kinney signing books in November 2011
Kinney signing books in November 2011
BornJeffrey Patrick Kinney
(1971-02-19) February 19, 1971 (age 53)
Fort Washington, Maryland, U.S.
Occupation
  • Author
  • cartoonist
  • game designer
  • producer
  • actor
ResidencePlainville, Massachusetts, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Maryland, College Park, (B.A.)
Spouse
Julie Kinney
(m. 2003)
Children2
Writing career
Period2004–present
GenreChildren's novels, realistic fiction, satire, comedy
Subject
  • Novels
  • films
Notable worksDiary of a Wimpy Kid
Poptropica
Website
wimpykid.com

Jeffrey Patrick Kinney (born February 19, 1971) is an American author and cartoonist. He is best known for creating the children's book series Diary of a Wimpy Kid. He also created the child-oriented website Poptropica.[1]

References

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  1. McGrath, Nick. "Jeff Kinney: 'People ask me, is Greg really you?'". the Guardian.