Dr. Seuss is a pen name.
Dr. Seuss's real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel.
He had several pen names in addition to Dr. Seuss, including L. Pasteur, D.G. Rossetti '25, T. Seuss, and Seuss.
The title "Dr." was just a moniker, as Seuss himself did not have a doctorate. He would eventually, however, earn several honorary doctorates throughout his career.
He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
He was awarded the star after his death.
The star was awarded posthumously in 2004 and is located near 6600 Hollywood Blvd.