Drew Struzan Biography

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Drew Struzan : KEY FACTS

Birthday

Mar 18, 1947

Profession

Artist, Illustrator and cover designer

Birth Place

Oregon, United States

Age

78 years old

Drew Struzan is a famous American Artist, Illustrator and cover designer, who was born on Mar 18, 1947 in Oregon, United States. Find Drew Struzan age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Drew Struzan’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Drew Struzan

Drew Struzan was an American artist, illustrator, and cover designer known for his famous movie posters. He created over 150 posters for popular films such as Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Blade Runner, and The Shawshank Redemption. He was famous for his airbrushed “one-sheet” style, a method he started early in his career while making posters for B-movies.

Drew Struzan biography tells that during his long career, he received many awards, including the Saturn Award (2002), Inkpot Award (2010), Saul Bass Award (2014), and the Sergio Award for Lifetime Achievement (2016). In 2020, he was added to the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame. His paintings are also shown in respected places such as the Smithsonian Museum.

Drew Struzan Died

Drew Struzan died on October 13, 2025, at the age of 78. The news was shared on his official Instagram page, saying he had “moved on from this world.” His wife, Dylan Struzan, had earlier announced in March that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and could no longer paint or sign anything. Drew Struzan died after battling this illness, leaving behind a legacy that shaped how generations remember the golden era of movie posters.

Drew Struzan Age

Drew Struzan age was 78 years old when he passed away in 2025. He was born on March 18, 1947, in Oregon City, Oregon, U.S. At 18, in 1965, he joined the ArtCenter College of Design in Los Angeles. During college. While studying, he also got married and became a father. He worked hard through school, selling artwork and taking small jobs to support himself. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors and completed two years of graduate study. Drew Struzan age also marked over fifty years of an art career that influenced both film and pop culture.

Drew Struzan Net Worth

Drew Struzan net worth was estimated at about $10 million at the time of his death. However, it is not confirmed. His earnings came from decades of work as an illustrator, creating movie posters, album covers, and collectible art prints. His artworks are now seen as valuable collectibles. Original pieces by Struzan have sold between $16,000 and $25,000 at auctions. In 2018, his Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade study sold for $25,000 at Heritage Auctions in Dallas. Prints of that artwork have sold for about $438 on average in the past year. Drew Struzan net worth grew from his steady commissions, continued sales of art prints, and the lasting popularity of his designs.

Drew Struzan Height

The exact Drew Struzan height has never been publicly shared. He was known as a humble and quiet person. He focused more on his art than on fame or personal details. Drew Struzan height may be unknown, but his name stands tall in the world of illustration and design.