Cartoonist. He created and drew the comic strip "Barney Google and Snuffy Smith" from 1919 to 1942. DeBeck started his career as a sports cartoonist and eventually transitioned into comic strips. In 1919, he introduced the character Barney Google in his strip "Take Barney Google, F'rinstance." Barney Google, a bumbling but lovable character, became immensely popular and gained widespread recognition. DeBeck's comic strip featured humorous and adventurous storylines centered around Barney Google, his horse Spark Plug, and later the hillbilly character Snuffy Smith.
Cartoonist. He created and drew the comic strip "Barney Google and Snuffy Smith" from 1919 to 1942. DeBeck started his career as a sports cartoonist and eventually transitioned into comic strips. In 1919, he introduced the character Barney Google in his strip "Take Barney Google, F'rinstance." Barney Google, a bumbling but lovable character, became immensely popular and gained widespread recognition. DeBeck's comic strip featured humorous and adventurous storylines centered around Barney Google, his horse Spark Plug, and later the hillbilly character Snuffy Smith.
Bio by: Ola K Ase
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