Harold M. Walker
Harold M. Walker | |
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| Born | 1904 Ossining, New York, US |
| Died | 1994 |
| Occupation | Animator |
| Notable work | Wellbee |
Harold M. Walker (1904–1994), was an American animator, who early in his career worked on Mutt and Jeff and Felix the Cat and then on Willard Bowsky's unit with Popeye. In 1962 he created Wellbee, a cartoon character that represented well-being and was used in public health campaigns in the United States.
Biography
Harold Mitchell Walker was born in April 21st, 1904 in
One of the early members and a founder of the PRPS was Harold Mitchell Walker, who was born in Ossining, N.Y., in 1904. He was a silent screen actor, served in the Navy during WWI, and became a famous animator of Betty Boop, Felix the Cat, Mutt & Jeff, and Popeye. A life long boating enthusiast and USPS member, Mr. Walker helped found and organize many Southeastern US Power Squadrons. He moved to Charlotte County from Atlanta, Georgia, in 1972, and continued his work with the USPS. He taught all courses and promoted the Officer's Training Program which he chaired for many years. At the D/22 Spring Conference, he received his 50" year membership plaque and was awarded his 50" merit mark at the 1993 Annual USPS Meeting where he was named “man for all seasons.” Harold Walker died in 1994.
Early in his career he worked on
In 1962 he created Wellbee, a cartoon character that represented well-being and was used in public health campaigns in the United States.[4]
Gallery
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-4766-6367-8.
- ^ a b "Auto breaks a boy's leg.; A Deputy Sheriff of Putnam County arrested as driver of the car". The New York Times. 9 April 1909. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ISBN 978-1-4968-1215-5.
- ^ "Wellbee, the 'health educator's friend' | David J. Sencer CDC Museum | CDC". www.cdc.gov. 30 April 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2022.