Eric Chase Anderson facts for kids

Eric Chase Anderson is a talented American artist. He is known for writing books, drawing amazing pictures, and acting in movies.

Growing Up

Eric Chase Anderson was born in Houston, Texas. He went to Stratford High School there. Eric is also the brother of famous movie director Wes Anderson.

Creative Work

Eric Chase Anderson is a very creative person. He writes books, draws illustrations, and even acts!

Books and Illustrations

His first book for young readers was called Chuck Dugan Is AWOL: A Novel, With Maps. It was published in 2005. Eric's drawings have been featured in big magazines like Time and The New York Observer. He also created art for a company called Virgin Mobile.

Movie Art and Design

Eric has worked on many movies directed by his brother, Wes Anderson. He drew all the maps, covers, and packaging for special editions of films like Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, and The Darjeeling Limited.

For the movie The Royal Tenenbaums, Eric helped design the look of the Tenenbaum family house. He drew detailed maps of each room to help the movie's designers. He also created all the drawings and paintings that the character Richie Tenenbaum makes in the film.

Acting Roles

Eric Chase Anderson has also appeared in several movies, often in small but memorable roles.