| Dudley D. Watkins | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 February 1907 Prestwich, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 20 August 1969 (aged 62) Broughty Ferry, Dundee, Scotland |
| Nationality | British |
| Area(s) | Cartoonist, Artist |
Notable works | Oor Wullie and The Broons |
| Awards | British Comic Awards Hall of Fame (2015) |
Dudley Dexter Watkins (27 February 1907 – 20 August 1969) was an English cartoonist and illustrator. He is best known for his characters Oor Wullie and The Broons; comic strips featuring them have appeared in the Scottish newspaper The Sunday Post since 1936, along with annual compilations. Watkins also illustrated comics such as The Beano, The Dandy, The Beezer and Topper, and provided illustrations for Christian stories. Watkins was posthumously inducted into the British Comic Awards Hall of Fame in 2015.[1]