Jack Davis | |
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| Born | John Burton Davis Jr. December 2, 1924 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | July 27, 2016 (aged 91) St. Simons, Georgia, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Cartoonist and illustrator |
| Years active | 1950–2014 |
| Spouse |
Dena Roquemore (m. 1950) |
| Children | 2 |
John Burton Davis Jr. (December 2, 1924 – July 27, 2016) was an American cartoonist and illustrator, known for his advertising art, magazine covers, film posters, record album art, and numerous comic book stories. He was one of the founding cartoonists for Mad in 1952.[1] His cartoon characters are characterized by extremely exaggerated anatomy, including big heads, skinny legs, and large feet.[2]
- ^ Meglin, Nick (1973). The Art of Humorous Illustration. Watson-Guptill. ISBN 978-0823002696.
- ^ Logan, Michael (March 11, 2013). "Cast of Caricatures". TV Guide: 23. ISSN 0039-8543.