Alan Cottrill

Alan Cottrill
BornAugust 12, 1952
Zanesville, Ohio
OccupationFigurative Sculptor
Known for[[Statue of Thomas Edison]in the US Capitol Building, Statuary Hall, Washington, DC,]
SpouseDiane Holtzapple - 1972-1976 Susan K. Long - 1976-
Children1. Cara Wellmeier

2. Daughter #2 3. Sarah Cottrill 4. Brent Cottrill 5. Clint Cottrill

6. Emily Cottrill
ParentNelson Frank Cottrill 1933-1993


Mary Jane Henderson 1934-2012
Websitewww.alancottrill.com

Alan Cottrill is an American sculptor and entrepreneur who created the statue of Thomas Edison, on display in the United States Capitol's National Statuary Hall,[1] and Don Colossus, a bronze statue of Donald Trump.[2] He and his wife founded the multi-national restaurant chain Four Star Pizza.[3]

References

  1. ^ Rumer, Anna (December 25, 2014). "Ohio sculptor's Edison statue selected for U.S. Capitol". The Enquirer. Archived from the original on May 18, 2022. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  2. ^ Pavia, Will (January 3, 2025). "'Don Colossus': why a 15ft bronze Trump statue will tower over Ohio". The Times. Archived from the original on January 18, 2025. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  3. ^ Metz, Gracie (September 2023). "The Sculpted Visions of Alan Cottrill". Ohio Magazine. Archived from the original on June 24, 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2025.

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