Eric Gurney Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family
Emma Payne
Published Jan 05, 2026
Age, Biography and Wiki
Eric Gurney (John Eric Gurney) was born on 16 March, 1910 in Winnipeg, Canada, is a Canadian-American illustrator. Discover Eric Gurney's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Eric Gurney networth?
| Popular As | John Eric Gurney |
| Occupation | writer,animation_department |
| Age | 82 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Born | 16 March 1910 |
| Birthday | 16 March |
| Birthplace | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Date of death | 1992 |
| Died Place | Tucson, AZ |
| Nationality | Canada |
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Eric Gurney Height, Weight & Measurements
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| Height | Not Available |
| Weight | Not Available |
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| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Eric Gurney's Wife?
His wife is Nancy Jack (21 November 1938 - 4 December 1973) ( her death) ( 3 children), Nancy Prevo-Gurney (? - 17 November 1992) ( his death)
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Nancy Jack (21 November 1938 - 4 December 1973) ( her death) ( 3 children), Nancy Prevo-Gurney (? - 17 November 1992) ( his death) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Eric Gurney Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Eric Gurney worth at the age of 82 years old? Eric Gurney’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from Canada. We have estimated Eric Gurney's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Writer |
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Gurney is best known for his humorous illustrations in books for children and adults. He illustrated Punctured Poems (1971) by Richard Armour; How to Live with a Neurotic Dog (1960) (text by Stephen Baker); How to Live with a Calculating Cat (1962) (text by William Nettleton); an edition of Sportsmanlike Driving (1965), a textbook published by the American Automobile Association, and many other titles, whose total sales number in the millions.
His first wife, Nancy Gurney, was his collaborator on several books including The King, the Mice, and the Cheese (1965) and Gurney's Guide to Feathered Friends (1968). He was also the illustrator of other notable Beginner Books including The Digging-est Dog and Hand Hand Fingers Thumb. After her death, Gurney married a second Nancy. They also collaborated on The Return of the Calculating Cat. In later years they resided in Tucson, Arizona.
He received the National Cartoonists Society Advertising and Illustration Award for 1961 and 1971 for his work.
Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Eric Gurney grew up in Toronto, where he began a career as a commercial artist. In 1938 he immigrated to the US to work with The Walt Disney Company, where he was a story writer and collaborated on several Disney films, including Pinocchio, Bambi, Peter and the Wolf, and Pluto cartoons. Turning freelance in 1948, he did cartoon illustrations for magazines and advertising campaigns, notably for the Ethyl Corporation.
Eric Gurney (1910–1992) was a Canadian-American cartoonist and illustrator. He immigrated to the US in 1938 to work with Walt Disney Productions, where he was a story writer and a collaborator on several Disney films. Turning freelance in 1948, he did cartoon illustrations for magazines and advertising campaigns. Gurney is well known for his humorous illustrations in books for children and adults. He received the National Cartoonists Society Advertising and Illustration Award for 1961 and 1971 for his work.
