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Frank Bennier b. 13 December 1919

Also known as Benier, Frank Benier
  • Artist (Screen Artist),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Popular mid 20th century Adelaide, Sydney and London newspaper cartoonist and painter. Benier's first cartoon appeared in the Adelaide Express & Journal in September 1934 at the age of 14. Years later the cartoonist was unable to recall the specifics of that first paid gag, only that he spent his entire earnings from it on lollies.
  • Biographical Data b. 13 December 1919 Hindmarsh, SA
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 10 people
  • Groups 1 group
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  • Collections 3 collections
  • Recognitions 1 recognition
  • References 10 references
  • received
    Walkley Award for best cartoon of the year
    Dates
    1967
    Recognition type
    Award
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Updated Oct. 19, 2011
Created Jan. 1, 1996
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