| Jackie Ormes | |
|---|---|
 Jackie Ormes holding a Patty-Jo doll. | |
| Born | Zelda Mavin Jackson August 1, 1911 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 26, 1985 (aged 74) Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Cartoonist |
Notable works | Torchy Brown in Dixie to Harlem Candy Patty Jo 'n' Ginger Torchy in Heartbeats (originally titled Torchy Brown Heartbeats) and accompanying Torchy Togs (paper doll cutouts). |
| Awards | National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame Will Eisner Comic Industry Hall of Fame |
Jackie Ormes (August 1, 1911 – December 26, 1985) was an American cartoonist. She is known as the first African-American woman cartoonist and creator of the Torchy Brown comic strip and the Patty-Jo 'n' Ginger panel.