Bil Keane

Bil Keane (b. 1922) is an American cartoonist best known for his work on the long-running strip The Family Circus, which began its run in 1960 and continues syndication. He worked for the Philadelphia Bulletin from 1946 to 1959, worked on Channel Chuckles from 1954 to 1977, and started his comic career with Silly Philly.

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1922 - The Family Circus - 1960 - Philadelphia Bulletin - 1946 - 1959 - Channel Chuckles - 1954 - 1977 - Silly Philly

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Keane was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is married with five children and lives in Arizona.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Arizona

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Keane served in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1945, drawing for Yank magazine and creating the "At Ease With the Japanese" feature for Pacific Stars and Stripes.

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United States Navy - 1942 - 1945 - Yank magazine - Stars and Stripes

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