Gary Panter

1950–

Introduction

Panter is best known for his punk comic strip "Jimbo," but has worked in a variety of media and has exhibited as a painter. He has designed album covers and also has done design work for television, notably "Pee-Wee's Playhouse" in the 1980s, for which he won three Emmy awards.

Roles

Artist, cartoonist, graphic artist, illustrator, musician, painter, scenographer, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500125646

Names

Gary Panter

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First acquired
2012

Date of birth
December 1, 1950

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