Shaun Tan
Australian illustrator, writer, and animated filmmaker (born 1974)
1974 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Australian illustrator, writer, and animated filmmaker (born 1974)
Born
January 15, 1974
Age
~52 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
animator, writer, film director
AustraliaBorn in Fremantle
1974
Born in Fremantle (1974-01-15)
1995
AwardDitmar Award
1996
AwardDitmar Award
2000
AwardDitmar Award
2001
AwardDitmar Award
2001
AwardWorld Fantasy Award—Artist
Present
Age ~52
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shaun Tan?+
Shaun Tan is Australian illustrator, writer, and animated filmmaker (born 1974). Born in 1974.
What does the name Shaun mean?+
The name Shaun means "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: A variant of Sean, from Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni as a male name. Sheena as a female name.". It is of English origin.
When was Shaun Tan born?+
Shaun Tan was born on January 15, 1974.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: A variant of Sean, from Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni as a male name. Sheena as a female name.
The name Shaun is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: A variant of Sean, from Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni as a male name. Sheena as a female name.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Shaun
Shaun — January 15, 1974
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Guestbook
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
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