Norman Mitchell b. 1920

Also known as Norm Mitchell
  • Artist (Screen Artist),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Mid 20th century Sydney and Adelaide cartoonist and animator. Having won art competitions at school and at local Shows as a child, Mitchell joined Smith's Weekly as a copy boy in 1935 with the idea of moving onto the art staff.
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Name
Norman Mitchell
Also known as Norm Mitchell
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Screen Artist)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Birth date
1920
Birth place
Ballina, New South Wales
Active Period
  • c.1935 - c.1965
Residence
  • c.1950 - c.1961 Adelaide, South Australia
  • c.1930 - c.1950 Sydney, New South Wales
  • c.1920 - c.1930 Ballina, New South Wales
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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