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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. [1] . Some of his recurring characters became known as the Addams Family, and were subsequently popularized through various adaptations. Early life. Addams was born in Westfield, New Jersey.
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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...
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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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Charles Addams inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame. Westfield, NJ continues its third year of AddamsFest activities and virtual events through October. The Foundation presents a bronze bust of Charles Addams to his birthplace Town of Westfield, NJ in celebration of its 300th Anniversary.
Charles Addams was an American cartoonist, known for his sinister, macabre work. Between 1932 and 1988, he was a household name in the pages of The New Yorker. His most famous creation is 'The Addams Family' (1938), an eccentric family of ghouls, ogres, witches and other creepy monsters.
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Charles Addams. Writer: The Addams Family. Charles Samuel Addams, or Chill as his friends called him, was born on January 7, 1912, in Westfield, New Jersey. Records show at the time of his birth the Addams' lived on Summit Avenue.
His rare gift was the ability to enjoin such dichotomies in wonderfully crafted cartoons and drawings loved by millions worldwide. Born in Westfield, New Jersey in 1912, Charles Samuel Addams' prodigal artistic talent lead him to become one of America's best cartoonists.
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