Lenn Redman
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Lenn Redman (1912 - 1984 in Chicago, Illinois) was a cartoonist and civil rights activist. Coming from a family of artists, he was the youngest of three children of Jewish immigrants, Sarah and Victor Redman. His talents led him to become an artist cartoonist, illustrator, animator, entertainer, author, poet, civil rights advocate. His career spanned more than 50 years.
[edit] Books
- "How To Draw Caricatures",
- "What am I"? series of books that was first published in 1980. The National Conference of Christians and Jews printed and distributed a million copies in commemoration of National Brotherhood Week. The series is a masterpiece in Diversity Awareness/Education.
[edit] Bio
- Caricaturist at the 1933 Worlds Fair
- Cartoonist for Walt Disney Studios where he was an animator for Fantasia (Sorcerer's Aprentice)
- Cartoonist for Leon Schlesenger Studios where he was an animator for Porky Pig
- Commercial Art Studio cartooning instructor
- Chicago Tribune where he drew Mary Worth comic strip
- Entertainer at Chez Paree Night Club
- Caricaturist on the 'You Asked For It' TV variety show
- Cartoon animator for Filmation Associates
- Cartoon animator for Hanna-Barbara Productions
- The Archie Show (1968) TV Series (animator)
- The Mirror-Man From Planet Imago (1968)
- The Adventures of Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder (1969) TV Series (animator)
- Archie's Fun House (1970) TV Series (animator) (as Lenn Redman)
- Author of 'What Am I?' (1980)
- Author of A Parents' and Teachers' What Am I? Guide for Children (1981)
- Author of 'How To Draw Caricatures' (1984)
