Top 10 Famous Cartoonists
Here are the world best cartoonists: Complete List
A defining group in the evolution of modern visual storytelling, cartoonists are responsible for some of culture's most vital work; comic strips and graphic novels to animated television series and political cartoons serve as a cultural mirror. The following list will give you a glance at some of the most significant cartoonist, both old and new from around the world.
1. Charles M. Schulz (1922–2000)
Charles Monroe 'Sparky' Schulz, the creator of Peanuts comic strip and characters like Charlie Brown (somewhat unfortunate) and Snoopy. The depth of emotion and philosophical questions brought into the comic strip format by Schulz's work was revolutionary. Peanuts went on to become one of the most influential and recognized comic strips ever. Schulz was so influential that he has often been given as an early inspiration by other cartoonists.
2. Bill Watterson (born 1958)
In fact, he is famous for his creation of the comic strip series Calvin and Hobbes which has attracted readers through its magical story-telling art plus a depth in philosophies. The strip, which ran from 1985 to 1995, is still a beloved piece of comic history. Watterson is infamous for taking a hardline stance against merchandising and maintaining the sanctity of his artistic work.
3. Dr. Seuss (1904–1991)
Dr. Seuss, formally known by his pen name Theodor Seuss Geisel is best described as an all writing genius and one of the most well-known face in children's literature with some timeless classics such as ‘The cat in a Hat' or even 'Green Eggs and Ham’. Either way, this dedication to original style and creative wordplay have turned his stories into generational classics that countless young readers love.
4. Matt Groening (born 1954)
Of course, Matt Groening is the mind behind The Simpsons–the longest-running U.S. primetime television series–and Futurama and Disenchantment as well. The Simpsons has great effect on television and animation as a whole, with his show highly influencing other shows in history of American pop culture.
5. Mike Judge (born 1962)
Mike Judge — Creator of Beavis and Butt-Head, King of the Hill His satirical and self-deprecating sense of humor set him apart from his peers in American animation. The California-born Judge often writes and satirizes various American social elements, always armed with the pin-sharp wit for which he is celebrated.
6. Alan Moore (born 1953)
Alan Moore is a famous comic book writer from England whose works include Watchmen, V for Vendetta and Swamp Thing. Moore is lauded for his dense narratives and ground-breaking practices within the format, cementing him as one of history's most gifted comic book writers.
7. Rube Goldberg (1883–1970)
Rube Goldberg was an American cartoonist and inventor who is famous for his cartoons of extremely complicated machines that perform incredibly simple tasks. His name has become irrevocably linked to complex contraptions, and helped spawn thousands of Rube Goldberg Machine Contests—and those are just his more intangible contributions that celebrate the whimsical side of creativity in engineering.
8. Joss Whedon (born 1964)
The talented multi-hyphenate is the creative genius responsible for fan-favorite television series such as Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Firefly. He is well known in the comic book world too writing for The Avengers. Having Whedon in charge of conversations and plot is something that has permeated television — not to mention comics as well.
9. R. K. Laxman (1921–2015)
Rasipuram Krishnaswami Iyer Laxman was an Indian cartoonist best known for his creation The Common Man. Owing to his work, in particular the You Said It daily cartoon strip which was seen as a barometer of public opinion and released views on political issues with humour like no other; he still remains very important aspect to Indian media.
10. Hergé (1907–1983)
Hergé, the pen name of Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi, created The Adventures of Tintin. Tintin has been well-loved worldwide for its clear, precise drawing style and the meticulousness of his stories. This would inspire many later imitators, both in European comics and beyond.
11. Alejandro Jodorowsky (1929)
The story is by Chilean, avant-garde filmmaker and comics comic talent Alejandro Jodorowsky. His stories are heavily philosophical and mystical, with the emphasis being more on artistic vision.
These are cartoonists who have helped change the way comics and animation tell stories, for better or for worse. Their legacies will always remind us that cartoonists are not only creators of culture and art, they are also arbiters.
