Harvey Ball
Harvey Ball | |
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| Born | Harvey Ross Ball July 10, 1921 Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | April 12, 2001 (aged 79) Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Education | Worcester South High School; Worcester Art Museum School |
| Occupation | Commercial artist |
| Known for | Inventor of the smiley face |
| Notable work | Smiley face |
Harvey Ross Ball (July 10, 1921 – April 12, 2001) was an American commercial artist. He is recognized as the inventor of the popular smiley face graphic picture, which became an enduring and notable international icon. He never applied for a trademark for the iconic smiley image and only earned $45 for his efforts. Ball later founded the Harvey Ball World Smile Foundation in 1999, a non-profit charitable trust that supports children's causes.