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Walt Kelly
AuthorBooks · Second hand1913-1973
Walter Crawford Kelly Jr. was an American animator and cartoonist, best known for the comic strip Pogo. He began his animation career in 1936 at Walt Disney Productions, contributing to Pinocchio, Fantasia, and Dumbo. In 1941, at the age of 28, Kelly transferred to work at Dell Comics, where he created Pogo, which eventually became his platform for political and philosophical commentary.
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About Walt Kelly
Birth
1913
Death
1973
Walter Crawford Kelly Jr. was an American animator and cartoonist, best known for the comic strip Pogo. He began his animation career in 1936 at Walt Disney Productions, contributing to Pinocchio, Fantasia, and Dumbo. In 1941, at the age of 28, Kelly transferred to work at Dell Comics, where he created Pogo, which eventually became his platform for political and philosophical commentary.
Walt Kelly was born in Philadelphia and became an iconic figure in American comics.
His most famous work, Pogo, is a fundamental reference for graphic humor and social satire.
Before establishing himself as a cartoonist, he worked as a character animator and journalist.
His prolific career spans over 120 works that explore wit and visual humor.
Kelly's legacy remains a key piece in understanding the evolution of the graphic novel.
