Sam Cobean
Sam Cobean (December 28, 1913 – July 2, 1951) was a cartoonist, especially known for his work in The New Yorker in the 1940s and 1950s. His book of cartoons, The Naked Eye, has been published around the world. Likewise, the book published after his death, The Cartoons of Cobean has enjoyed worldwide popularity since its publication in 1952.
Also recorded as Samuel E. Cobean
Sam Cobean
- Born
- Sam Cobean was born on 28 December 1913. · Gettysburg.
- Died
- Sam Cobean died on 2 July 1951.
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- United States
- Occupation
- cartoonist · caricaturist
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Sam Cobean (December 28, 1913 – July 2, 1951) was a cartoonist, especially known for his work in The New Yorker in the 1940s and 1950s. His book of cartoons, The Naked Eye, has been published around the world. Likewise, the book published after his death, The Cartoons of Cobean has enjoyed worldwide popularity since its publication in 1952.
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He was killed driving his Jaguar when he rear-ended another vehicle. His passenger Cameron Argetsinger, founder of Watkins Glen racing, was injured.
Sam Cobean is recorded with the occupation caricaturist. Recorded with the occupation cartoonist. Recorded as cartoonist and caricaturist.
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1913
Sam Cobean was born on 28 December 1913.
1951
Sam Cobean died on 2 July 1951.
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Sam Cobean was born at Gettysburg.
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