Bud Fisher

1884–1954 (age 70)

Cartoonist

Biography

Bud Fisher (1884-1954) brought laughter to millions through his pioneering cartoon strip, creating the iconic "Mutt and Jeff" and helping to shape American comics.

His clever humor and sharp observations paved the way for future cartoonists, and his memory lives on among those laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery.

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