George Baker (cartoonist)
George Baker (May 22, 1915 – May 7, 1975) was a cartoonist who became prominent during World War II as the creator of the popular comic strip The Sad Sack.
| George Baker | |
|---|---|
1944 ink portrait of George Baker by Gregor Duncan. | |
| Born | May 22, 1915 Lowell, Massachusetts |
| Died | May 7, 1975 (aged 59) Riverside, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Cartoonist, Writer |
Notable works | Sad Sack |
The 1957 comedy film The Sad Sack starring Jerry Lewis was based on Baker's fictional character.
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