William Mecham | |
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 The cover of the 21 September 1889, issue of Puck magazine, featuring cartoonist Tom Merry's depiction of the unidentified Whitechapel murderer Jack the Ripper | |
| Born | William Mecham 1853 |
| Died | August 21, 1902 (aged 48–49) |
| Other names | Tom Merry |
| Occupation(s) | Cartoonist and performer |
William Mecham (1853 – 21 August 1902) was a British cartoonist and performer, taking the stage and pen name Tom Merry.
He was a professional caricaturist who gave 'Lightning Cartoon' presentations on the music hall stage, and was the first celebrity of any kind to appear in a British film.