Background
Wortman, Denys was born on May 1, 1887 in Saugerties, New York, United States. Son of Denis and Jessie (Babcock) Wortman.
Wortman, Denys was born on May 1, 1887 in Saugerties, New York, United States. Son of Denis and Jessie (Babcock) Wortman.
Student Blair Academy 1903-1904. Stevend Institute Technology, 1904-1905, Rutgers University, 1905-1906, New York School of Fine and Applied Art, 1906-1909.
1 son, Denys. Cartoonist New York World, 1924-1930, New York World Telegram and Sun, and United Features Syndicated Papers, 1930-1954. Complete collection of proofs of all drawings kept by Metropolitan Museum of Art and New York Public Library. Painting in New Britain (Connecticut) Museum Art.
Portrayed George Washington in re-enactment of his inaugural journey, 1939.
Served in the United States Navy 1918. Member National Academy of Design. Member Society of Illustrators of New York (president 1936-1937), National Institute of Arts and Letters, Delta Upsilon.
Clubs: Dutch Treat (New York City).
Married Aimee Kempe, 1913. Married second, Hilda Juliet Renbold, 1927.