Birthdate: July 10, 1917
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Hartlepool, England
Died: June 13, 1998
Reg Smythe, a British cartoonist, gained fame for creating the beloved Andy Capp comic strip. Starting as a messenger for the Hartlepool Mail in the 1930s, he transitioned to drawing cartoons for the publication. In 1957, Smythe introduced Andy Capp, a working-class man recognized by his flat cap and cigarette. The comic strip’s popularity led to syndication in newspapers globally, solidifying Smythe’s status as a skilled and influential cartoonist.
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