Milton Caniff

Creator

Overview Series Issues

Biography

Born in Ohio in 1907, Milton Caniff is one of the most influential American cartoonists of the twentieth century. A graduate of Ohio State University, he launched Terry and the Pirates in 1934, a syndicated adventure strip distinguished by its cinematic compositions, authentic exotic settings, and complex storytelling. He produced the strip for twelve years. In 1947 he introduced Steve Canyon, an aviation adventure serial he drew for Hearst Syndicate until his death in 1988.

Creator Details

Name

Milton Caniff

Issues

957

Series

Awards

William Randolph Hearst Cartoon Hall of Fame, Inkpot Award (1998), Eisner Awards - Eisner Hall of Fame Award (1988), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Gold Key Award (National Cartoonists Society Hall of Fame) (1981), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Story Comic Strip Division (1979), Yellow Kid Award - Comic Illustrators and Authors (1978), Inkpot Award (1974), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Cartoonist of the Year (1972), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Elzie Segar Award (1971), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Cartoonist of the Year (1971), Banshee's Award "Silver Lady Award" (1960), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Silver T-Square Extraordinary Service Award (1957), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Cartoonist of the Year (1947), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Cartoonist of the Year (1946)

Gender

Male

Birth Date

February 28, 1907

Death Date

May 3, 1988

Birth Place

New York City

Country

United States