Seymour Reit | |
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| Born | Seymour Victory Reit November 11, 1918 New York City, United States |
| Died | November 21, 2001 (aged 83) New York City, United States |
| Pen name | Seymour Reit, Sy Reit |
| Occupation | Writer, cartoonist |
| Alma mater | New York University |
| Notable works | Casper the Friendly Ghost[1] |
Seymour Victory Reit (11 November 1918 – 21 November 2001) was an American author of over 80 children's books as well as several works for adults.[2] Reit was the creator, with cartoonist Joe Oriolo, of the character Casper the Friendly Ghost.[3] Reit started his career working for Fleischer Studios as an animator; he also worked for Jerry Iger and Will Eisner as a cartoonist, for Laffboy as editor in 1965, and for Mad Magazine and several other publications as a humorist.[2]
- ^ Nash, Eric P. (2001-12-17). "Seymour V. Reit, 83, a Creator of Casper the Friendly Ghost". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-08-21.
- ^ a b "Obituary: Seymour Reit". The Guardian. London. 2001-12-24. Retrieved 2008-08-16.
- ^ Woo, Elaine (2001-12-18). "Seymour Reit, 83; Drew Cartoon Ghost Casper". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2008-08-16.