Robb Armstrong
Robb Armstrong | |
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| Born | Robbin Armstrong March 4, 1962 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Syracuse University |
| Occupation | Cartoonist |
| Notable work | Jump Start |
| Spouse | Crystal D. Armstrong |
Robb Armstrong is a Black American cartoonist, best known for creating the comic strip Jump Start, as well as for some of his motivational speeches.[1]
Biography
Armstrong was born on March 4, 1962, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Armstrong graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. He started drawing sketches of Charlie Brown at age five, and he lists Charles M. Schulz as one of his influences and heroes.[2] Schulz gave his Franklin, the Peanuts strip's Black character, the surname Armstrong, after Robb Armstrong.[2]
Armstrong's mother, Dorothy was a seamstress. He had four siblings.[3]
Jump Start, Armstrong's comic strip, is syndicated in over 300 newspapers throughout the United States, including the Los Angeles Times, New York Daily News, and the Boston Globe.[3]
On May 19, 2012, Robb Armstrong received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris causa degree from Holy Family University in Pennsylvania.[4]
Armstrong has two children and is married to Crystal D. Armstrong, an events planner.[5] They reside in Los Angeles, California.[3]
References
- ^ ""Jump Start" Cartoonist Robb Armstrong". Salisbury University. 2002-01-22. Retrieved 2016-04-21.
- ^ a b "'Peanuts' Character Franklin Turns 50". NPR.org. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
- ^ a b c "Armstrong: JumpStart's positive depiction of African American life is refreshing". Philly.com. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
- ^ "Distinguished Alumni Award Presented to Robbin Armstrong '81 and Paolo Malabuyo '91 April 29, 2016". The Shipley School. 2016-04-27. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
- ^ "Robb Armstrong (JumpStart) | GoComics.com". GoComics. 2013-10-25. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
External links
- Robb Armstrong in Madison[dead link]
- Biography, AALBC.com
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- The Ohio State University Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum Art Database
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