Harold Gray

Cartoonist, creator of Little Orphan Annie

Harold Gray - Cartoonist, creator of Little Orphan Annie
Born

January 20th, 1894
131 years ago

Died

May 9th, 1968
56 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American cartoonist created the comic strip Little Orphan Annie, which debuted in 1924. The strip featured the adventures of an orphan girl and her dog, Sandy, and became a significant part of American culture. It was celebrated for its themes of optimism and resilience during the Great Depression. The character of Annie was adapted into various forms of media, including a popular Broadway musical and several film adaptations. The work received both critical and popular acclaim, leading to widespread recognition and lasting popularity.

Created the comic strip Little Orphan Annie

Influenced American culture through media adaptations

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