Frank Bennier b. 13 December 1919

Also known as Benier, Frank Benier
  • Artist (Screen Artist),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Popular mid 20th century Adelaide, Sydney and London newspaper cartoonist and painter. Benier's first cartoon appeared in the Adelaide Express & Journal in September 1934 at the age of 14. Years later the cartoonist was unable to recall the specifics of that first paid gag, only that he spent his entire earnings from it on lollies.
Name
Frank Bennier
Also known as:
  • Benier
  • Frank Benier
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Screen Artist)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Other Occupation
  • Military serviceman (ANZSIC code: 7600)
  • Copy boy (ANZSIC code: 7291)
  • Farm labourer (ANZSIC code: 01)
Birth date
13 December 1919
Birth place
Hindmarsh, SA
Death date
1998
Death place
Patonga Beach, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1934 - c.1985
Residence
  • c.1985 - c.1998 Patonga Beach, NSW
  • c.1966 - c.1985 Sydney, NSW
  • c.1962 - c.1966 London, England, UK
  • c.1956 - c.1962 Sydney, NSW
  • c.1919 - c.1956 Adelaide, SA
  • 13 December 1919 - 1919 Hindmarsh, SA
Cultural Heritage
  • Basque
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists
Website