Jackie Ormes
cartoonist (1911-1985)
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Summary
Jackie Ormes was born on August 1, 1911[1], in Pittsburgh[2]. She died on December 26, 1985[3], in Chicago[4]. She worked as a cartoonist[5], comics artist[6], activist[7], journalist[8], and artist[9].
Key Facts
- Date of death: 1985[10]
- Place of burial: Salem[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
- Occupation: comics writer[14]
- Award received: National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame[15], Eisner Award[16], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[17]
- Sex or gender: female[18]
- Family name: Jackson[19]
- Given name: Zelda[20]
- Official website: https://jackieormes.com[21]
- Described by source: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[22], Notable Black American Women[23]
- Married name: Ormes[24]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[25], gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[26], Getty Library Pilot—African American Visual Culture[27]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[28]
FAQs
Where was Jackie Ormes born?
Jackie Ormes was born in Pittsburgh[2].
Where did Jackie Ormes die?
Jackie Ormes died in Chicago[4].
What did Jackie Ormes do for work?
Jackie Ormes worked as a cartoonist[5], comics artist[6], activist[7], journalist[8], and artist[9].
What awards did Jackie Ormes receive?
Honors received include National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame[15], Eisner Award[16], and Will Eisner Hall of Fame[17].