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Bruce Russell

1903 – 1963

American cartoonist

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About Bruce Russell

Lived 1903 – 1963 (aged 60). Bruce Russell was an American journalist.

Bruce Alexander Russell (August 4, 1903 – December 18, 1963) was an American editorial cartoonist and comics artist.

After studying at the Southern branch of the University of California, where he worked for the Cub Californian, he was hired for the Los Angeles Times as a sports cartoonist in 1927. He also drew a nationally syndicated cartoon, Rollo Rollingstone (for AP Newsfeatures) during the early 1930s. In 1934, he became the lead cartoonist for the Times, a position he held until his death of a heart attack.

Russell won the annual Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning in 1946. His winning cartoon, entitled "Time to Bridge that Gulch," shows an American eagle and a Russian bear facing each other over a gulch filled with "irresponsible statements" and "deepening suspicions."

His papers are held at University of California, Los Angeles.

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Important facts

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Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Awards
Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning
Also known as
Bruce Alexander Russell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bruce Russell?

American cartoonist

When was Bruce Russell born?

Bruce Russell was born on 4 August 1903 in Los Angeles.

When did Bruce Russell die?

Bruce Russell died on 18 December 1963.

What was Bruce Russell's occupation?

Bruce Russell was a journalist.

What nationality was Bruce Russell?

Bruce Russell was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bruce Russell

· Wikidata: Q4978239

· DBpedia: Bruce Russell (cartoonist)

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