Eric Chase Anderson | |
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Alma mater | Stratford High School |
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Years active | 1998–present |
Relatives | Wes Anderson (brother) |
Eric Chase Anderson is an American author, illustrator and actor.[1]
Anderson was born inHouston, Texas and attendedStratford High School.[2] He is the brother of filmmakerWes Anderson.[3]
Anderson's first book for young readers,Chuck Dugan Is AWOL: A Novel, With Maps, was published in 2005 by Chronicle Books. His illustrations have also appeared inTime magazine andThe New York Observer and as part of a marketing campaign forVirgin Mobile. He illustrated all of the maps, covers, and other packaging of theCriterion Collection editions of the filmsRushmore,The Royal Tenenbaums,The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, andThe Darjeeling Limited.
Anderson also helped conceptualize the design forThe Royal Tenenbaums by making detailed maps of each room in the Tenenbaum house for the production designers to use as guides, in addition to creating all of the drawings and paintings credited toRichie Tenenbaum.
In 2005, he published an opinion piece inThe New York Times concerning theRandy "Duke" Cunningham affair.[4]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1998 | Rushmore | Architect | Cameo |
2001 | The Royal Tenenbaums | Medical Student | |
2004 | The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou | Air Kentucky Pilot | |
2009 | Fantastic Mr. Fox | Kristofferson Silverfox | Voice role |
2012 | Moonrise Kingdom | Secretary McIntire | Cameo |