Otto Soglow

American cartoonist and The Little King

Otto Soglow - American cartoonist and The Little King
Born

December 23rd, 1900
124 years ago

Died

1975
50 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

Links & References

A prominent American cartoonist, contributions included the creation of The Little King, a comic strip that gained widespread popularity. The Little King debuted in 1930 and featured a whimsical monarch engaging in various humorous situations. Soglow's distinctive art style and storytelling resonated with audiences, leading to a successful run in numerous publications.

Created The Little King comic strip

Worked for the New Yorker magazine

Illustrated various advertising campaigns

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