About Alex Graham
Lived 1917 – 1991 (aged 74). Alex Graham was a British cartoonist and comics artist.
Alexander Steel Graham (2 March 1917 – 3 December 1991) was a Scottish cartoonist who created the comic strip Fred Basset.
Biography Alexander Steel Graham was born in Partick, Glasgow, and educated at Dumfries Academy. It has since been syndicated around the world.
He provided a series of humorous cartoons for the Gas Council's Sales Training Manual, mostly featuring a hapless salesman in his interactions with potential customer housewives.
Graham died on 3 December 1991 in Ticehurst, East Sussex, aged 73.
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Who was Alex Graham?
cartoonist (1917–1991)
When was Alex Graham born?
Alex Graham was born on 2 March 1917 in Glasgow.
When did Alex Graham die?
Alex Graham died on 4 December 1991 in United Kingdom.
What was Alex Graham's occupation?
Alex Graham was a cartoonist and comics artist.
What nationality was Alex Graham?
Alex Graham was British.
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· DBpedia: Alex Graham (cartoonist)
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