Bruce Petty

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bruce Petty
Occupation	Cartoonist
Date Of Birth	Aug 30, 1929(1929-08-30)
Age	95
Birthplace	Doncaster
Country	Australia
Birth City	Victoria
Horoscope	Leo

Bruce Petty Biography

Bruce Petty is one of the most popular and richest Cartoonist who was born on August 30, 1929 in Doncaster, Victoria, Australia. A renowned cartoonist and one of the most well-known Australian political satirists, who gained notoriety for his work with the Melbourne’s The Age newspaper.

He’s stated that the inspiration for his creation came after reading the novel The Outsider, which was later made into a silver screen, written and directed by He has said that he was inspired to create after reading the book The Outsider, which was later adapted for the silver screen by Nicholas Jarecki..

He married novelist Kate Grenville.

Bruce Petty Net Worth

Bruce Petty is one of the richest Cartoonist from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bruce Petty 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started his career at the age of 20 and landed an animation job for his company, the Owen Brothers studio in 1949.

In 2007 He was awarded the 2007 edition in 2007 of the AFI Best Documentary Director Award for his documentary Global Haywire, which he directed, wrote and animated.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Bruce Petty Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Bruce Ranked on the list of most popular Cartoonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Bruce Petty celebrates birthday on August 30 of every year.

Top Facts about Bruce Petty

1. Bruce Petty was an Australian animator born in 1929.
2. He won an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1978.
3. Petty also worked as a cartoonist, satirist, and filmmaker.
4. He was known for his political and social commentary in his work.
5. Petty’s animations were often created using cut-out techniques.
6. He was awarded the Order of Australia in 1994 for his contributions to the arts.
7. Petty passed away in 2023 at the age of 93.
8. His work has been exhibited internationally and is highly regarded.
9. Petty collaborated with notable figures such as John Clarke and Phillip Adams.
10. He received numerous awards throughout his career, including a BAFTA nomination.

What does Bruce Petty do for a living?

Bruce Petty, whose older brother was rock star Tom Petty, keeps a low profile while living and working as a sales manager in Tallahassee.

Who is Tom Petty's brother?

Bruce Petty

Why is Bruce Petty important to Australia?

Bruce Petty, one of Australia’s greatest political cartoonists, created an Oscar-winning film from his inventive and amusing exploration of the history of work and leisure. A fast-paced, humorous and thought-provoking film using animation by Australian newspaper cartoonist Bruce Petty.

What was Tom Petty's first band?

He dropped out of high school to tour with his band Mudcrutch in the early 1970s. After arriving in Los Angeles, the band quickly disintegrated, but in 1975 Petty and two former members, Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench, joined Ron Blair and Stan Lynch to form Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

Who are Tom Petty's parents?

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