Fred Lasswell (July 25, 1916 - March 4, 2001) was an American cartoonist best known for his work on the comic strip Barney Google and Snuffy Smith.
Born in Kennett, Missouri, he got his start as a sports cartoonist for the Tampa Daily Times. While playing golf in the area, "Barney Google" creator Billy DeBeck noticed Lasswell's work and hired the 17-year-old as an...
Date of birth:
- Jul 25, 1916
Date of death:
- Mar 4, 2001