Born: 1870 March 13 in Brooklyn, New York, United States

Died: 1953 October 21 in Yonkers, New York, United States

Biography: George F. Kerr was an American illustrator who worked for the American Weekly for 30 years. He was also known for illustrating children's books, and in the 1920s he began doing syndicated strips for King Features Syndicate.

By 1940 he was working as a comic book artist for Dell while also working on staff for the New York Journal.

By the mid-1940s his eyesight had declined and by 1950 he was blind. He died at home in 1953.

Notes: To be confirmed against the Who's Who entry.


Name:

    George Kerr Type: Common Alternative Name

Other Names:

  1. George F. Kerr Type: Common Alternative Name
    Given name: George F. Family name: Kerr

Schools:

  1. Cooper Union School of Art [NYC] ? to ?


Memberships:

  1. Society of Illustrators Type: member