Walt Kelly

Cartoonist

Birthday August 25, 1913

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Pennsylvania

DEATH DATE Oct 18, 1973 (60)

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About

Cartoonist most recognized for his comic series, Pogo. In 1951, he was named Cartoonist of the Year by the National Cartoonist's Society.

Before Fame

He worked as a crime reporter before hitting it big as a cartoonist.

Trivia

In 1995, he was inducted into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame.

Family Life

He was born to Irish parents, Walter and Genevieve.

Associated With

He worked at Walt Disney Studios alongside famed animator, Art Babbit.