Al Capp
- January 8, 2024
- Cartoonist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Al Capp |
| Occupation | Cartoonist |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 28, 1909(1909-09-28) |
| Age | 115 |
| Date Of Death | November 5, 1979, South Hampton, NH |
| Birthplace | New Haven |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Connecticut |
| Horoscope | Libra |
Al Capp Biography
| Name | Al Capp |
| Birthday | Sep 28 |
| Birth Year | 1909 |
| Place Of Birth | New Haven |
| Home Town | Connecticut |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Spouse | Catherine Wingate Cameron |
Al Capp is one of the most popular and richest Cartoonist who was born on September 28, 1909 in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Cartoonist who is best known for his satirical, hillbilly-themed comic strip, Li’l Abner. His other comic strips include Abbie an’ Slats and Long Sam, and he was the 1947 recipient of the National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year.
As a child, he enjoyed reading the literary works of Mark Twain.
He was married to Catherine Wingate Cameron from 1932 until his death in 1979. He had two biological daughters (Julie Ann and Catherine) and one adopted son (Colin).
Al Capp Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Cartoonist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Al Capp is one of the richest Cartoonist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Al Capp 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
At age nine, he lost his left leg in a trolley accident and was encouraged by his father to develop his artistic talents as a kind of post-accident therapy. During his younger years, he attended several art schools in New England.
He posthumously won the 1979 EC Segar Award.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Al Capp Dating?
According to our records, Al Capp married to Catherine Wingate Cameron. As of December 1, 2023, Al Capp’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Al Ranked on the list of most popular Cartoonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Al Capp celebrates birthday on September 28 of every year.
What happened to Al Capp?
Capp died at Mt. Auburn Hospital after a long illness , his attorney said. The cause of death was not released, but it was known that Mr. Capp suffered from emphysema, which had been given as one of the reasons for his decision in 1977 to retire and abandon the strip.
Who owns rights to Lil Abner?
Capp Enterprises has assumed ownership of the Li’l Abner comic strip drawings and may own rights to other art created by Al Capp as well: Capp Enterprises, Inc.
How old is Al Capp?
70 years (1909–1979)
What did Al Capp write?
In the 43-year run of his satiric comic strip Li’l Abner , Al Capp not only launched iconic American characters (Abner, Daisy Mae, Mammy Yokum, Pappy Yokum, the Shmoos) and places (Dogpatch, Lower Slobbovia), but introduced lingo like hogwash, natcherly, and double-whammy into the lexicon.
What did Al Capp do?
Alfred Gerald Caplin (September 28, 1909 – November 5, 1979), better known as Al Capp, was an American cartoonist and humorist best known for the satirical comic strip Li’l Abner, which he created in 1934 and continued writing and (with help from assistants) drawing until 1977.