Saul Tepper
| Saul Tepper | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 20, 1899 New York, New York |
| Died | January 1987 (aged 87) New York, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Illustration, Composer |
| Awards | Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame, 1980 |
Saul Tepper (December 20, 1899 – January 1987)[1] was an American illustrator and later a popular songwriter. Tepper studied under illustrator Harvey Dunn at the Grand Central School of Art in New York City.[2]
Tepper began his career with Albert Dorne as a letterer for fashion catalogs but went on to do story illustrations for the most popular magazines of the day. Additionally, his illustrations appeared in advertising for major companies such as General Electric, Coca-Cola, General Motors, Mobil, and Texaco.[3][4]
In the 1950s, Tepper created television commercials while an art director for J. Walter Thompson.
Later in life he became a popular songwriter whose work was recorded by Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller, and Harry James.
He was inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame in 1980.[5]
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