Willard Bowsky, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Willard Bowsky

American cartoonist and recipient of the Purple Heart medal

Date of Birth: 26-Sep-1907

Place of Birth: Montclair, New Jersey, United States

Date of Death: 27-Nov-1944

Profession: screenwriter, animator

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Willard Gustav Bowsky (September 26, 1907 – November 27, 1944) was an American animator best known for his work at Fleischer Studios in New York City and Miami, Florida, where he worked on cartoons featuring Betty Boop, Popeye the Sailor, and Superman, in addition to two feature-length animated films. Bowsky was killed in World War II in eastern France, while serving combat duty in the United States Army.
He was awarded posthumously the Silver Star and the Purple Heart.