Raymond Briggs

About

English cartoonist and illustrator who is best known in Britain for his popular book The Snowman, which is a picture book that was adapted into a televised musical. He created over 20 books throughout his career. In addition to his illustrations, he would also often author the same books. 

Before Fame

He studied painting at the Wimbledon School of Art from 1949 until 1953 and studied typography at the Central School of Art.

Trivia

He won the 1966 and 1973 Kate Greenaway Medals from the British Library Association and was a runner-up for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1984. In 2012, he was inducted into the British Comic Awards Hall of Fame. 

Family Life

He was born to Ethel and Ernest Briggs and was married to his wife, Jean, until her death in 1973.

Associated With

Mel Smith voiced the character of Father Christmas in the special 20th anniversary introduction to the animated film version of his book The Snowman.