Patrick McDonnell

Quick Facts

Full Name	Patrick McDonnell
Occupation	Comics Artist
Date Of Birth	Mar 17, 1956(1956-03-17)
Age	68
Birthplace	Edison
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Pisces

Patrick McDonnell Biography

Patrick McDonnell is one of the most popular and richest Comics Artist who was born on March 17, 1956 in Edison, New Jersey, United States. Patrick McDonnell (born March 17 1956) is a cartoonist, author , and playwright. McDonnell is the creator of the comic strip daily Mutts which has been syndicated since 1994.

McDonnell along with his partner Karen live and reside in New Jersey, with their pet Amelie and their cat Willie Lebowsky. McDonnell and Karen have a Jack Russell Terrier, Earl who was the source of main inspiration and constant inspiration for the Mutts character with that name passed away in November 2007 following a long time with McDonnell for more than 18 years.

McDonnell has been a vegetarian for over 20 years, and vegan since 2012. McDonnell is a member of the Board of Directors of the Humane Society of the United States, the Fund for Animals, and The Charles M. Schulz Museum.

McDonnell’s picture book, The Gift of Nothing, was adapted as a musical for the Kennedy Center stage, as was his picture book about the childhood of Jane Goodall, Me… Jane, which won a Caldecott Honor in 2012. Prior to creating Mutts, McDonnell was a freelance illustrator, drawing the Russell Baker Observer column for The New York Times Sunday Magazine from 1978 to 1993. He also created Bad Baby, a monthly comic strip for Parents Magazine, which ran for ten years. During that time he also was a regular contributor to Sports Illustrated, Reader’s Digest, Forbes, Time, and many other national magazines. His work has been animated for television commercials, most notably a PSA for the NY Philharmonic. He is co-author of Krazy Kat: The Comic Art of George Herriman, published in 1986 by Abrams.

McDonnell is involved with a number of animal and environmental organizations. McDonnell’s characters have been recruited with McDonnell’s United States Marines (2006 Toys for Tots Christmas poster) as well as The American Library Association (2007 “Read!” poster) as well as by the Humane Society of the United States (humane postage stamps). The Mutts characters are featured on New Jersey Animal Friendly license plates, which help fund the state’s pet population programs. In 2007 and 2008, the Mazdaspeed Team featured Mutts- themed vehicles to promote pet adoption, as well as working with the Humane Society of the United States.

Patrick McDonnell Net Worth

Patrick McDonnell is one of the richest Comics Artist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Patrick McDonnell 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

McDonnell was raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey, with an Irish father and an Italian descent mother. After graduation from Edison High School in 1974, McDonnell attended the School of Visual Arts with a scholarship after which she graduated in 1978.

Mutts was syndicated and then being distributed through King Features Syndicate, starting in 1994. The comic won the Harvey Award for Best Comic Strip in 1997 1999, 2001, 2002 and 2003. Peanuts creator Charles Schulz called Mutts “one of the best comic strips of all time.” A collection of McDonnell’s work and life, Mutts: The Comic Art of Patrick McDonnell, was published in 2003 by Abrams Books.

In 2009 McDonnell collaborated with author Eckhart Tolle to create Guardians of Being, a philosophical book about nature and the present moment. In 2011, McDonnell’s children’s book Me… Jane was published. It is a story about naturalist Jane Goodall growing up and her awakening curiosity about the lives of animals around her. A sequence of Mutts strips led to Goodall’s interest in working with McDonnell on the book. Me… Jane won a Caldecott Honor in 2012. The Mutts comic strip is currently appearing in more than 700 newspapers across 20 countries.

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Who is Patrick McDonnell Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Patrick Ranked on the list of most popular Comics Artist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Patrick McDonnell celebrates birthday on March 17 of every year.

Where does Patrick McDonnell live?

McDonnell and his wife Karen O’Connell — who met in the late 1970s while both members of the punk band Steel Tips — reside in Edison, New Jersey , with their dog Amelie, and their cat, Willie Lebowsky.

What did Patrick McDonnell do?

Patrick McDonnell is the creator of the animal-friendly comic strip MUTTS , which has received numerous awards internationally, both for comic strip excellence and for its themes of animal protection.

Who played Eoin McLove in Father Ted?

Patrick McDonnell is an Irish actor and comedian. He has starred in the RTÉ hidden camera comedy show Naked Camera and the sketch show Stew. However he is probably best remembered at home and abroad for his role as Eoin McLove in the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted.

What was Mrs Doyle's first name?

Her name is Joan. Paulin McLynn played the iconic character who wouldn’t take no for an answer when it came to her cups of tea. She starred opposite the late Dermot Morgan and Frank Kelly as well as Ardal O’Hanlon, who played Dougal.

What was Mrs Doyle catchphrase?

Pauline McLynn was the earnest, scatty priest’s housekeeper Mrs Doyle in the sitcom. Her catchphrase was “ You will, you will, you will ,” as she pressed tea upon all newcomers. It is 20 years since the Channel 4 comedy was first screened.