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About Ben Wicks
Best known as a cartoonist, the Canadian genius was also an author and a TV personality. He started a TV show, “The World of Wicks”, on which he interviewed guests such as Ingrid Bergman and Michael Caine.
Early Years
Wicks dropped out of school at age 14 to work as a shipping clerk. He later enrolled in an evening art class.
Cartooning
In 1957, he relocated to Canada and worked as a cartoonist for books. He had his major breakthrough when his work was published by the Saturday Evening Post. While on a visit in Toronto in 1963, he was privileged to work at the Toronto Telegram where his cartoons were syndicated in over 50 newspapers.
As a restaurateur
In 1980, he set up a restaurant and named it Ben Wicks, in Toronto. However, he sold it three years later.
Personal Life
He was the husband of Canadian nurse Doreen Mary Wicks.
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F.A.Q. about Ben Wicks
When is his birthday?
Ben Wicks' birthday is on October 1, 1926.
In how many days is his birthday?
Ben's birthday is in 159 days
How old was Ben when he died?
He was 73 years old.
When did he die?
He died in September 10, 2000.
How old would he be today?
Ben Wicks would be 97 years old if he was alive today.