George Baker (cartoonist)
| George Baker | |
|---|---|
1944 ink portrait of George Baker by Gregor Duncan. | |
| Born | May 22, 1915 Lowell, Massachusetts |
| Died | May 7, 1975 (aged 59) Riverside, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Cartoonist, Writer |
Notable works | Sad Sack |
George Baker (May 22, 1915 – May 7, 1975) was a cartoonist who became prominent during World War II as the creator of the popular comic strip The Sad Sack.
The 1957 comedy film The Sad Sack starring Jerry Lewis was based on Baker's fictional character.