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Walt Kelly (1913–1973)

Trivia:

Created the renowned comic strip "Pogo", which featured an animal cast with adventures set in the Okefenokie Swamp. The strip was known for its biting political humor, and frequently attacked major political figures of the time, especially Senator Joseph McCarthy, who he depicted as "Simple J. Malarky", a shotgun wielding bobcat. See more trivia »

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Filmography

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1941 Dumbo (animator)
 
1941 The Nifty Nineties (short) (animator - uncredited)
 
1941 The Little Whirlwind (short) (animator - uncredited)
 
1941 The Reluctant Dragon (animator)
 
1940 Fantasia (animator - segment "The Pastoral Symphony")
 
1940 Pinocchio (animator - uncredited)
 
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1980 I Go Pogo (comic strip: "Pogo")
 
1969 The Pogo Special Birthday Special (TV short) (comic strip "Pogo" / written by / as Mister Walt Kelly)
 
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1976 The Muppet Show (TV series)
Ethel Merman (1976) (lyrics: "Don't Sugar Me")
 
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1969 The Pogo Special Birthday Special (TV short)
P.T. Bridgeport (voice) / Albert (voice) / Howland Owl (voice)
 
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1969 The Pogo Special Birthday Special (TV short) (producer - as Mister Kelly)
 
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1943 Super-Rabbit (short) (shooting script - uncredited)
 
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2003 American Splendor (acknowledgment: the filmmakers acknowledge the creative work of)
 
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1970 NBC Experiment in Television (TV series documentary)
Himself
This Is Al Capp (1970) … Himself
 
1959 The Jack Paar Tonight Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #2.101 (1959) … Himself
 
1956 Of All Things (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 31 August 1956 (1956) … Himself
 
1954 Person to Person (TV series documentary)
Himself - Cartoonist
Episode #1.14 (1954) … Himself - Cartoonist
 
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Personal Details


Publicity Listings:

1 Article  | See more »

Official Sites:

Walt Kelly's Pogo | See more »

Alternate Names:

Mister Walt Kelly | Mister Kelly
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

Created the renowned comic strip "Pogo", which featured an animal cast with adventures set in the Okefenokie Swamp. The strip was known for its biting political humor, and frequently attacked major political figures of the time, especially Senator Joseph McCarthy, who he depicted as "Simple J. Malarky", a shotgun wielding bobcat. See more »

Trademark:

Wore thick framed glasses See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo