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|birth_name = James Frederick Unger<ref name="canadianencyclopedia">[https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/james-frederick-unger James Frederick Unger] ''[[The Canadian Encyclopedia]]''. Retrieved September 12, 2023.</ref>
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'''James Frederick Unger''' (21 January 1937 – 26 May 2012) was a British-born Canadian [[cartoonist]], best known for his syndicated [[comic strip]] ''[[Herman (comic strip)|Herman]]'' which ran for 18 years in 600 newspapers in 25 countries.<ref name="TheCartoonists" />

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'''Jim Unger''' (21 January 1937 – 29 May 2012) was a [[British Canadian]] cartoonist, best known for his syndicated [[comic strip]] ''[[Herman (comic strip)|Herman]]'' which ran for 18 years in 600 newspapers in 25 countries.<ref name="TheCartoonists" />


==Early life==
==Early life==
Unger was born in London, England, to Lillian Maud and James Unger.<ref name=GlobeObit>{{cite news|author=Hawthorn, Tom|date=2 June 2012|url=http://v1.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20120602.OBUNGER0602ATL/BDAStory/BDA/deaths|title=Cartoon everyman's exposure to ridicule made Herman universally appealing|newspaper=[[The Globe and Mail]]|accessdate=4 June 2012}}</ref> Unger served in the [[British Army]], was enrolled as a London [[Constable|bobby]], and worked as an insurance clerk and a repo man<ref>http://www.universaluclick.com/comics/panel/herman</ref> before emigrating to Canada in 1968 at the suggestion of one of his sisters.<ref name=GlobeObit /><ref name=CTV053012>[http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20120530/jim-unger-creator-of-herman-cartoon-strip-dies-120530/ CTV News: "Jim Unger, creator of 'Herman' comic strip, dead at 75", 30 May 2012.]</ref> In [[Mississauga, Ontario]] he began his career as a [[cartoonist]] at the ''Mississauga Times'' newspaper. In 1974, as ''Herman'' became popular, Unger moved from Mississauga to [[Ottawa, Ontario]], bringing his parents and brother from Britain.<ref name="TheCartoonists" /><ref name=Spec>{{cite news | url=http://www.thespec.com/news/canada/article/734960--herman-creator-jim-unger-dies-in-his-sleep | title=Herman creator Jim Unger dies in his sleep | newspaper=[[Hamilton Spectator]] | date=30 May 2012 | accessdate=3 June 2012 }}</ref>
Unger was born in London, England, to Lillian Maud and James Unger.<ref name=GlobeObit>{{cite news|author=Hawthorn, Tom|date=2 June 2012|url=http://v1.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20120602.OBUNGER0602ATL/BDAStory/BDA/deaths|title=Cartoon everyman's exposure to ridicule made Herman universally appealing|newspaper=[[The Globe and Mail]]|access-date=4 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808215949/http://v1.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20120602.OBUNGER0602ATL/BDAStory/BDA/deaths|archive-date=8 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Unger served in the [[British Army]], was enrolled as a London [[Constable|bobby]], and worked as an insurance clerk and a [[Repossession|repo man]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://syndication.andrewsmcmeel.com/comics/panel/herman|title=Andrews McMeel Syndication - Home|website=syndication.andrewsmcmeel.com}}</ref> before emigrating to Canada in 1968 at the suggestion of one of his sisters.<ref name=GlobeObit /><ref name=CTV053012>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/jim-unger-creator-of-herman-comic-strip-dead-at-75-1.833501|title=CTV News: "Jim Unger, creator of 'Herman' comic strip, dead at 75", 30 May 2012.|date=30 May 2012 }}</ref> In [[Mississauga, Ontario]] he began his career as a [[cartoonist]] at the ''Mississauga Times'' newspaper. In 1974, as ''Herman'' became popular, Unger moved from Mississauga to [[Ottawa, Ontario]], bringing his parents and brother from Britain.<ref name="TheCartoonists" /><ref name=Spec>{{cite news | url=http://www.thespec.com/news/canada/article/734960--herman-creator-jim-unger-dies-in-his-sleep | title=Herman creator Jim Unger dies in his sleep | newspaper=[[Hamilton Spectator]] | date=30 May 2012 | access-date=3 June 2012 | archive-date=19 August 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120819003037/http://www.thespec.com/news/canada/article/734960--herman-creator-jim-unger-dies-in-his-sleep | url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Retirement and return==
==Retirement and return==
Unger moved to the [[Bahamas]] in 1984 and retired as a cartoonist in 1992. Unger's friends encouraged him to give up retirement. He said he would not have suggested it himself, but he liked the idea. On 2 June 1997, ''Herman'' made a comeback under the [[United Media]] umbrella.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=vQZRAAAAIBAJ&pg=4866,4153090 | title='Herman' ends retirement (sort of) | newspaper=[[Telegraph Herald]] | date=20 May 1997 | page=3 | accessdate=3 June 2012}}</ref> "It gives me the opportunity to bring them up to date and to introduce Herman to a new generation," he said in the 31 May 1997, edition of the ''[[Detroit News]]''. He did not expect to return to full-time cartooning but planned to add new material. Unger signed a long-term contract to bring ten years of classic ''Herman'' back to newspapers.<ref>''Detroit News'', 31 May 1997.</ref> He returned to Canada in his last years, settling in Saanich, British Columbia.<ref name=OCit />
Unger moved to the [[Bahamas]] in 1984 and retired as a cartoonist in 1992. Unger's friends encouraged him to give up retirement. He said he would not have suggested it himself, but he liked the idea. On 2 June 1997, ''Herman'' made a comeback under the [[United Media]] umbrella.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=vQZRAAAAIBAJ&pg=4866,4153090 | title='Herman' ends retirement (sort of) | newspaper=[[Telegraph Herald]] | date=20 May 1997 | page=3 | access-date=3 June 2012}}</ref> "It gives me the opportunity to bring them up to date and to introduce Herman to a new generation," he said in {{nat|the 31 May 1997}}, edition of the ''[[Detroit News]]''. He did not expect to return to full-time cartooning but planned to add new material. Unger signed a long-term contract to bring ten years of classic ''Herman'' back to newspapers.<ref>''Detroit News'', 31 May 1997.</ref> He returned to Canada in his last years, settling in Saanich, British Columbia.<ref name=OCit />


==Intraca==
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==Death==
==Death==
Unger died in his sleep at his residence in [[Saanich]], British Columbia after a period of ill health. He was predeceased by his brother Bob, who was a major influence for the ''Herman'' comic.<ref name=Spec /> Unger was survived by his two daughters, Karen Gooda and Jenny Hopkins, and four grandchildren as well as two sisters,<ref name=Spec /> Deborah and Shirley who were living in Canada, and brother Steve who was living in the UK.<ref name=OCit>{{cite news | url=http://www.ottawacitizen.com/life/Unger+creator+Herman+cartoon+humour+that+appealed/6704301/story.html | title=Jim Unger, creator of Herman cartoon, dies at 75 | newspaper=[[Ottawa Citizen]] | first=Michelle | last=Zilio | date=31 May 2012 | accessdate=3 June 2012 }}</ref>
Unger died in his sleep at his residence in [[Saanich, British Columbia]] after a period of ill health. He was predeceased by his brother Bob, who was a major influence for the ''Herman'' comic.<ref name=Spec /> Unger was survived by his two daughters, Karen Gooda and Jenny Hopkins, and four grandchildren as well as two sisters,<ref name=Spec /> Deborah and Shirley who were living in Canada, and brother Steve who was living in the UK.<ref name=OCit>{{cite news | url=https://ottawacitizen.com/life/Unger+creator+Herman+cartoon+humour+that+appealed/6704301/story.html | title=Jim Unger, creator of Herman cartoon, dies at 75 | newspaper=[[Ottawa Citizen]] | first=Michelle | last=Zilio | date=31 May 2012 | access-date=3 June 2012 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120603015542/http://www.ottawacitizen.com/life/Unger+creator+Herman+cartoon+humour+that+appealed/6704301/story.html | archive-date=3 June 2012 }}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.reuben.org/ncs/awards.asp NCS Awards]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060106021759/http://www.reuben.org/ncs/awards.asp NCS Awards]
*[http://www.universaluclick.com/comics/panel/herman ''Herman'' official site]
*[http://lambiek.net/artists/u/unger_j.htm Lambiek: Jim Unger]
*[http://lambiek.net/artists/u/unger_j.htm Lambiek: Jim Unger]


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Latest revision as of 18:14, 23 December 2024

Jim Unger
BornJames Frederick Unger[1]
(1937-01-21)21 January 1937
London, England
Died26 May 2012(2012-05-26) (aged 75)
Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
NationalityCanadian
Area(s)Cartoonist
Notable works
Herman
AwardsNational Cartoonists Society Newspaper Panel Cartoon Award, 1982, 1987

James Frederick Unger (21 January 1937 – 26 May 2012) was a British-born Canadian cartoonist, best known for his syndicated comic strip Herman which ran for 18 years in 600 newspapers in 25 countries.[2]

Early life

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Unger was born in London, England, to Lillian Maud and James Unger.[3] Unger served in the British Army, was enrolled as a London bobby, and worked as an insurance clerk and a repo man[4] before emigrating to Canada in 1968 at the suggestion of one of his sisters.[3][5] In Mississauga, Ontario he began his career as a cartoonist at the Mississauga Times newspaper. In 1974, as Herman became popular, Unger moved from Mississauga to Ottawa, Ontario, bringing his parents and brother from Britain.[2][6]

Retirement and return

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Unger moved to the Bahamas in 1984 and retired as a cartoonist in 1992. Unger's friends encouraged him to give up retirement. He said he would not have suggested it himself, but he liked the idea. On 2 June 1997, Herman made a comeback under the United Media umbrella.[7] "It gives me the opportunity to bring them up to date and to introduce Herman to a new generation," he said in the 31 May 1997, edition of the Detroit News. He did not expect to return to full-time cartooning but planned to add new material. Unger signed a long-term contract to bring ten years of classic Herman back to newspapers.[8] He returned to Canada in his last years, settling in Saanich, British Columbia.[9]

Intraca

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Unger was a co-founder of Intraca with David Waisglass, creator of Farcus. Intraca uses the humour of popular cartoons and motivational quotes to inform and boost employees with "positive daily business messages" on their computers. Herman characters are also found on workplace posters promoting safety and improved production.[2]

Books

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In 1990, Herman became the first newspaper cartoon syndicated in East Germany. Shortly afterward, Unger produced a new book, Herman: Over the Wall. He joked, "Six months later the (Berlin) Wall came down; I think that's what did it."[2]

Awards

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Unger received the National Cartoonists Society's Newspaper Panel Cartoon Award twice (1982, 1987).

Death

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Unger died in his sleep at his residence in Saanich, British Columbia after a period of ill health. He was predeceased by his brother Bob, who was a major influence for the Herman comic.[6] Unger was survived by his two daughters, Karen Gooda and Jenny Hopkins, and four grandchildren as well as two sisters,[6] Deborah and Shirley who were living in Canada, and brother Steve who was living in the UK.[9]

References

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  1. ^ James Frederick Unger The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d McLeod, Susanna (4 May 2001). "Jim Unger, Creator of Herman". TheCartoonists.ca[usurped]. Archived from the original on 30 November 2010. Retrieved 5 June 2011. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ a b Hawthorn, Tom (2 June 2012). "Cartoon everyman's exposure to ridicule made Herman universally appealing". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
  4. ^ "Andrews McMeel Syndication - Home". syndication.andrewsmcmeel.com.
  5. ^ "CTV News: "Jim Unger, creator of 'Herman' comic strip, dead at 75", 30 May 2012". 30 May 2012.
  6. ^ a b c "Herman creator Jim Unger dies in his sleep". Hamilton Spectator. 30 May 2012. Archived from the original on 19 August 2012. Retrieved 3 June 2012.
  7. ^ "'Herman' ends retirement (sort of)". Telegraph Herald. 20 May 1997. p. 3. Retrieved 3 June 2012.
  8. ^ Detroit News, 31 May 1997.
  9. ^ a b Zilio, Michelle (31 May 2012). "Jim Unger, creator of Herman cartoon, dies at 75". Ottawa Citizen. Archived from the original on 3 June 2012. Retrieved 3 June 2012.
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