Artist · United States

1894 to 1938

Known for

“Sappo”

Portrait of E. C. Segar
1919Popeye1920Sappo
Born1894
Born inChester
First credit1919
CountryUnited States
Workcomics artist
Alsocomics writer
Died1938
Died inSanta Monica

E. C. Segar.

comics artist · comics writer

United States, 1894 to 1938

In short

Elzie Crisler Segar (December 8, 1894, October 13, 1938), known by the pen name E. C. Segar, was an American cartoonist. He created Popeye in 1929, introducing the character in his comic strip Thimble Theatre. Charles M. Schulz said of Segar's work: "I think Popeye was a perfect comic strip, consistent in drawing and humor".

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Biodata

Born
1894, Chester
Died
1938, Santa Monica
Citizenship
United States
Active
1919 to 1920
Work
comics artist, comics writer, screenwriter, writer
Career

E. C. Segar, in numbers

Years active

Sketchbook

Portrait of E. C. Segar

Known for

The essential E. C. Segar