James Nathaniel "Jim" Simpkins (November 26, 1910 – February 1, 2004) was a Winnipeg-born Canadian cartoonist and artist. He was one of the original artists for the National Film Board and worked for them for many years before launching a successful freelancing career. His cartoon character Jasper the Bear was famous throughout Canada from 1948 to 1972 and remains as the mascot of Jasper National Park.
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26 November 1910 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Died |
1 February 2004 (aged 93)
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Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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