Gus Edson
Cartoonist

Gus Edson Net Worth

Gus Edson was a renowned comic artist born in Ohio on September 20, 1901. He rose to fame for creating the long-running comic series Dondi and The Gumps, which he drew for over 24 years. His work was widely appreciated and he was considered one of the most influential comic artists of his time.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 20, 1901
Birth Place Ohio
Age 119 YEARS OLD
Died On Sep 26, 1966 (age 65)
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $1.6 Million (2024)

About

Rose to fame for creating the long-running comic series Dondi and The Gumps, which he drew for over 24 years.

Before Fame

He served in the U.S. Army and studied at the Art Students League.

Trivia

Sidney Smith, the original creator of The Gumps, died in 1935.

Family Life

His parents, Emma and Max Edson, had him in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Associated With

Actor Martin Landau worked as his assistant during the early '50s.

Some Gus Edson images

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