David Wisniewski Birthplace: England Author Biography David Wisniewski was born March 21, 1953 in England and died September 11, 2002. He was educated at the University of Maryland. Wisniewski worked as a freelance actor, a mime and a propmaker. He was also a clown for the Ringling Brothers Circus. The author was married and had two children. Wisniewski is best known for his intricate cut-paper illustrated picture books. "Golem" was the 1997 Caldecott Medal Winner and an ALA Notable Children's Book. Updating Results ...No matching titles were found. Loading...