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Charles Samuel Addams (January 7, 1912 – September 29, 1988) was an American cartoonist known for his darkly humorous and macabre characters. Some of his recurring characters became known as the Addams Family , and were subsequently popularized through various adaptations.
Learn about the life and work of Charles Addams, the American cartoonist who created The Addams Family and other macabre characters. Explore his influences, style, career and legacy in The New Yorker and beyond.
Charles Addams (born January 7, 1912, Westfield, New Jersey, U.S.—died September 29, 1988, New York City, New York) was a cartoonist whose drawings, known mostly through The New Yorker magazine, became famous in the United States as examples of macabre humour.
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Oct 27, 2022 · On November 3, the Society of Illustrators will induct the cartoonist Charles "Chas" Addams into its Hall of Fame. Although he drew thousands of cartoons throughout his career, Addams is best...
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Learn about the life and work of Charles Addams, the creator of the macabre and iconic Addams Family. Find out his birth and death dates, his education, his marriages, his trademarks, his trivia and his quotes.
- January 7, 1912
- September 29, 1988
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Charles Samuel Addams (January 7, 1912 – September 29, 1988) was an American cartoonist known for his darkly humorous and macabre characters. Some of his recurring characters became known as the Addams Family, and were subsequently popularized through various adaptations.
