Lenn Redman

Lenn Redman (1912 - 1984) was a cartoonist and civil rights activist. Lenn was born in Chicago, Illinois, yet moved to California as a young man to pursue his career. Coming from a family of artists, he was the youngest of three children of Jewish immigrants. His parents were Sarah and Victor Redman, who migrated from Ladyzhinka, Russia.

Lenn's talents led him to become an artist, cartoonist, illustrator, animator, entertainer, author, poet, civil rights advocate. His career spanned more than 50 years.

Books

* [http://www.amazon.com/How-Draw-Caricatures-Lenn-Redman/dp/0809256851 "How To Draw Caricatures"] ,
* [http://webpages.charter.net/markredman/whatami.htm "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.

Bio

* Caricaturist at the 1933 World's Fair
* Cartoonist for Walt Disney Studios where he was an animator for "Fantasia" (Sorcerer's Apprentice)
* 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-Barbera 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)

External links

* [http://webpages.charter.net/markredman/collectiblescatalog.htm]
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