Jeff MacNelly

Cartoonist known for editorial cartoons

Jeff MacNelly - Cartoonist known for editorial cartoons
Born

September 17th, 1947
78 years ago

Died

2000
25 years ago — 53 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Provided editorial cartoons that captured political and social issues with sharp wit. Contributed to several newspapers, including the Chicago Tribune and the Richmond Times-Dispatch, creating a distinctive style that resonated with audiences. Received multiple awards for excellence, highlighting a dedication to the craft of cartooning. In addition to cartoons, created the comic strip 'Shoe', which depicted the life of a sarcastic shoe salesman and his family in a humorous light, further cementing a legacy in American humor.

Created the comic strip 'Shoe'

Won the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning in 1977

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