James Simpkins
Cartoonist, Deceased Person
1910 – 2004
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Who was James Simpkins?
James Nathaniel "Jim" Simpkins was a Winnipeg born Canadian cartoonist and artist. He was one of the original artists for the National Film Board and worked for them for many years before launching a successful freelancing career. His cartoon character Jasper the Bear was famous throughout Canada from 1948 to 1972 and remains as the mascot of Jasper National Park.
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- Born
- Nov 26, 1910
Winnipeg - Nationality
- Canada
- Profession
- Lived in
- Winnipeg
- Died
- 2004
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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