Dave Berg MAD cartoonist
Berg is best known for his work in Mad magazine.
From This is True for 19 May 2002
art
Creator/collector/conservationist of art, including musicians and photographers. Actors are under Entertainment.
Frank Gasparro Coin designer
A government engraver who designed the Lincoln Memorial penny.
From This is True for 30 September 2001
John Lee Hooker Bluesman
“One ‘Hey! Hey!’ One raspy, gritty growl from John Lee Hooker, and it’s enough to turn a crowd inside out.”
From This is True for 17 June 2001
Christopher Ross Fireworks artisan
Christopher was a dear friend of mine for many years.
From This is True for 3 December 2000
Tito Puente Mambo king
When he couldn’t continue to dance, Puente turned to playing music.
From This is True for 28 May 2000
Kariel Gardos Cartoonist
Gardos was known to generations of Israelis as the cartoonist “Dosh”.
From This is True for 27 February 2000
Doug Henning Magical showman
Henning is credited with repopularizing magic by bringing specials to television.
From This is True for 6 February 2000
Marc Davis Disney animator
An animator, Davis created many of the iconic Disney characters.
From This is True for 16 January 2000