Seymour Reit
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Seymour Victory Reit (11 November 1918 – 21 November 2001) was an American author of over 80 children's books as well as several works for adults.[2] Reit was the creator, with cartoonist Joe Oriolo, of the character Casper the Friendly Ghost.[3] Reit started his career working for Fleischer Studios as an animator; he also worked for Jerry Iger and Will Eisner as a cartoonist, for Laffboy as editor in 1965, and for Mad Magazine and several other publications as a humorist.[2]
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Born | Seymour Victory Reit (1918-11-11)November 11, 1918 New York City, United States |
Died | November 21, 2001(2001-11-21) (aged 83) New York City, United States |
Pen name | Seymour Reit, Sy Reit |
Occupation | Writer, cartoonist |
Alma mater | New York University |
Notable works | Casper the Friendly Ghost[1] |
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