John T. McCutcheon

Cartoonist

Birthday May 6, 1870

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace United States

DEATH DATE Jun 10, 1949 (79)

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About

The 'Dean of American Cartoonists' who received the Pulitzer Prize for Cartooning in 1932.

Before Fame

After finishing his education, he joined the Chicago Morning News as a cartoonist, remaining there for the next 14 years.

Trivia

McCutcheon High School in Tippecanoe was named in his honor.

Family Life

He was born in South Raub, Indiana.

Associated With

His editorial cartoons inspired future generations of cartoonists like Paul Conrad of the Los Angeles Times.