Russell, Bruce (1903 - 1963)

Bruce Russell original cartoon artwork.

After studying at the Southern branch of the University of California, where he worked for the Cub Californian, Russell was hired for the Los Angeles Times as a sports cartoonist in 1927. He also drew a nationally syndicated cartoon, Rollo Rolingstone, during the early 1930s. In 1934 he became the lead political cartoonist for the Los AngelesTimes, a position he held until his death in 1963. He was replaced as cartoonist for the L.A.Times by Paul Conrad.