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Joe Heller


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Joe Heller (born August 17, 1954 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin) was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette from 1985 to 2013, when he was cut as part of a large round of layoffs by Gannett, owner of the Press-Gazette. Before he worked at the Press-Gazette, Heller was the cartoonist for the West Bend Daily News.

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Joe Heller 09252014 Cartoon by Joe Heller

Education

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Heller graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 1979 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Works

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His work is regularly reprinted in USA Today, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Newsweek, and the Los Angeles Times. Heller placed his editorial cartoons into a collection in which he titled "Give 'em Heller". He has also taken part in drawing for exhibits in museums, numerous comic books, and children's books.

Awards

  • 8 Best of Gannett Awards
  • 6 Milwaukee Press Clubs Awards
  • 3 John Fischetti Editorial Cartoon Awards
  • Organizations

  • Heller is a member of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists.
  • Family

    Heller is married and has two teenage daughters along with two Yorkies. Together they live in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

    References

    Joe Heller Wikipedia