Walt Kelly date of birth:
August 25, 1913
How old was Walt Kelly when died?
60
Where was Walt Kelly born?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
When did Walt Kelly die?
October 19, 1973
What is Walt Kelly nationality?
American
What is Walt Kelly's occupation?
Writer
Short Biography
Walter Crawford Kelly, Jr. (August 25, 1913 – October 18, 1973) or Walt Kelly, was an American animator and cartoonist, best known for the comic strip Pogo. He began his animation career in 1936 at Walt Disney Studios, contributing to Pinocchio, Fantasia, and Dumbo. In 1941 Kelly transferred at the age of 28 to work at Dell Comics, where he created Pogo, which eventually became his platform for political and philosophical commentary.