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Lee Lorenz

1932 – 2022

American cartoonist

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Lived 1932 – 2022 (aged 90). Lee Lorenz was an American cartoonist.

Lee Sharp Lorenz (October 17, 1932 – December 8, 2022) was an American cartoonist most notable for his work in The New Yorker.

Early life and education Lorenz was born on October 17, 1932, in Hackensack, New Jersey. After studying at North Junior High School in Newburgh, New York, where he starred in student productions, he continued with his education at Carnegie Tech and Pratt Institute.

Career His first published cartoon appeared in Colliers in 1956, and two years later he became a contract contributor to The New Yorker, which has published more than 1,600 of his drawings. He was The New Yorkers art editor for 25 years, from 1973 until 1993, continuing as cartoon editor until 1997.

Lorenz was a musician who played cornet with his own group, the Creole Cookin' Jazz Band.

Personal life Lorenz was first married to Joan Gaillardet. Together they had three children. Their marriage ended in divorce. He then married Jill Runcie; they had one child and later divorced. He then married and later divorced Jane Plant.

Lorenz died on December 8, 2022, at his home in Norwalk, Connecticut, at the age of 90.

Awards He received the National Cartoonists Society's Gag Cartoon Award for 1995 for his work.

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Education
Pratt Institute
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The New Yorker
Awards
National Cartoonists Society
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Lee Sharp Lorenz

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lee Lorenz?

American cartoonist (1932–2022)

When was Lee Lorenz born?

Lee Lorenz was born on 17 October 1932 in Hackensack.

When did Lee Lorenz die?

Lee Lorenz died on 8 December 2022.

What was Lee Lorenz's occupation?

Lee Lorenz was a cartoonist.

What nationality was Lee Lorenz?

Lee Lorenz was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lee Lorenz

· Wikidata: Q6514419

· DBpedia: Lee Lorenz

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