About Sam Cobean
Lived 1913 – 1951 (aged 37). Sam Cobean was an American cartoonist and caricaturist.
Sam Cobean (December 28, 1913 – July 2, 1951) was a cartoonist, especially known for his work in The New Yorker in the 1940s and 1950s.
His book of cartoons, The Naked Eye, has been published around the world. Likewise, the book published after his death, The Cartoons of Cobean has enjoyed worldwide popularity since its publication in 1952. He was killed driving his Jaguar when he rear-ended another vehicle. His passenger Cameron Argetsinger, founder of Watkins Glen racing, was injured.
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Who was Sam Cobean?
cartoonist
When was Sam Cobean born?
Sam Cobean was born on 28 December 1913 in Gettysburg.
When did Sam Cobean die?
Sam Cobean died on 2 July 1951.
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Sam Cobean was a cartoonist and caricaturist.
What nationality was Sam Cobean?
Sam Cobean was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Cobean. https://biography.guide/sam-cobean/
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