| Ernie Bushmiller | |
|---|---|
 Ernie Bushmiller in the 1950s | |
| Born | Ernest Paul Bushmiller Jr. August 23, 1905 The Bronx, New York |
| Died | August 15, 1982 (aged 76) Stamford, Connecticut |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Cartoonist |
Notable works | Nancy |
| Awards | Humor Comic Strip Award (National Cartoonists Society), 1976 Reuben Award, 1976 The Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame (Judges' Choice), 2011 |
Ernest Paul Bushmiller Jr. (August 23, 1905 – August 15, 1982) was an American cartoonist, best known for creating the comic strip character Nancy in 1933, now in print for 90 years.[1] His work is noted for its simple graphic style. In 1976, he received the Reuben Award from the National Cartoonists Society for his work on Nancy.
- ^ Cavna, Michael (April 12, 2018). "'Nancy' has a cult following among many top comics pros. Here's why". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on April 13, 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2019.