About Brant Parker
Lived 1920 – 2007 (aged 86). Brant Parker was an American comics artist.
Brant Julian Parker (August 26, 1920 – April 15, 2007) was an American cartoonist. He co-created and drew The Wizard of Id comic strip until passing the job on to his son, Jeff Parker, in 1997. Cartoonist Johnny Hart, his co-creator, continued writing the strip until his death on April 7, 2007. Parker himself died eight days later, on April 15.
Life Parker studied at the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles, California. Parker teamed with Don Wilder on the political commentary strip, Goosemyer, He also received their Reuben Award for his work on the strip in 1984 and their Elzie Segar Award in 1986.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Brant Parker?
cartoonist (1920–2007)
When was Brant Parker born?
Brant Parker was born on 26 August 1920 in Los Angeles.
When did Brant Parker die?
Brant Parker died on 15 April 2007 in Lynchburg.
What was Brant Parker's occupation?
Brant Parker was a comics artist.
What nationality was Brant Parker?
Brant Parker was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brant Parker. https://biography.guide/brant-parker/
MLA: "Brant Parker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/brant-parker/.
Chicago: "Brant Parker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/brant-parker/.
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