About Martin Filchock
Lived 1912 – 2012 (aged 100). Martin Filchock was an American cartoonist, comics artist and illustrator.
Martin Filchock (January 6, 1912 – September 5, 2012) was an American cartoonist and self-taught artist who was a pioneer during the Golden Age of Comics. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army and drew comics for Army magazines. He also pitched semi-professional baseball.
Filchock illustrated more than a hundred magazines including The Saturday Evening Post, Good Housekeeping, Reader's Digest, and The Journal of the American Medical Association.
At the time of his death at age 100, he was described as the "oldest working cartoonist."
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Who was Martin Filchock?
American cartoonist (1912-2012)
When was Martin Filchock born?
Martin Filchock was born on 6 January 1912 in Grindstone.
When did Martin Filchock die?
Martin Filchock died on 5 September 2012.
What was Martin Filchock's occupation?
Martin Filchock was a cartoonist, comics artist and illustrator.
What nationality was Martin Filchock?
Martin Filchock was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Martin Filchock. https://biography.guide/martin-filchock/
MLA: "Martin Filchock." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/martin-filchock/.
Chicago: "Martin Filchock." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/martin-filchock/.
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