Harry Devlin

Cartoonist

Birthday March 22, 1918

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace New Jersey

DEATH DATE Nov 25, 2001 (83)

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About

Known for his illustrations and cartoons for Collier's magazine, he won numerous honors from the National Cartoonists Society. He also created drawings of Victorian buildings and illustrated works of children's literature.

Before Fame

He worked during World War II in the Naval Intelligence department of the United States Navy and created detailed illustrations of enemy aircraft.

Trivia

He and his wife collaborated on the writing and illustration of numerous children's book, including a bestselling 1963 work titled Old Black Witch.

Family Life

He and his artist and author wife, Dorothy Wende, became parents to seven children.

Associated With

He and his contemporary, Academy Award-winning animator Joseph Barbera, both worked as cartoonists for Collier's magazine.