Al Capp

1909 - 1979

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Biography

Al Capp was an American cartoonist and humorist best known for the satirical comic strip 'Li'l Abner'. Born in 1909 in Connecticut, Capp grew up in Massachusetts and began his career in cartooning at a young age. He created 'Li'l Abner' in 1934, a comic strip that satirized American life and politics, gaining widespread popularity and running for over 40 years. Capp's work often included social commentary and political satire, influencing the landscape of comics and humor in the mid-20th century.