Manny Curtis - Cartoonist and War Veteran

Jewish war veteran Manny Curtis was born October 23rd 1924 in London, England. He sadly passed away in October 2007.

In 1942, at the age of 18, Manny was called up into the British Army, and he fought in the Far East until the end of the Second World War in 1945.

After leaving the army, Manny took up cartooning for a living.

He worked for most British national newspapers, and several magazines (including Playboy), and at the age of 83 he was still drawing professionally.

He created the first mainstream 'black' cartoon character.

We remember him with great affection.

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[monkeynews01]

Sadly, Manny Curtis died in October 2007. There's a tribute to him on the downthetubes blog

[PluggyPoo]

I saw Manny's name on the titles of the Tommy Cooper Show the other day. He was credited on at least two episodes I saw for "additional material". It prompted me to google him to see what else I could find. Manny was my tutor at a course of cartoon drawing evening classes I took as a teenager in Crouch End, way back in 1977-78. He was utterly wonderful with a mixed class of all ages, imparting his wisdom with great enthusiasm. Thanks for this film; it's made me very happy to see him again!

[bomberboyo123]

your a complete and utter legend manny!!!!!!!!!!

[PPulice]

Intimate portrayal of Manny's philosophy and talent. Well done!

[camguypei]

Professional quality video... Great work, Don!

[martywalton]

Sure would like to know more about Manny's work. Hadn't seen his cartoons here in the US before. Thanks for introducing him!