Chester Gould
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About
Creator of the Dick Tracy comic strip who gave rise to some of the most memorable heroes and villains for more than 40 years. He won 2 Reuben Awards in 1959 and 1977.
Before Fame
After finishing college at Oklahoma, he moved to Chicago to try achieve his dream of becoming a cartoonist with the Tribune.
Trivia
In 1980, he was also honored with a special Edgar Award for Dick Tracy.
Family Life
He was born in in Pawnee, Oklahoma. His father, Gilbert R. Gould, was a printer.
Associated With
Ralph Byrd played his famous character in many films and television serials in the '30s and '40s.
