George Wachsteter

Background

Wachsteter, George was born on March 12, 1911 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Josef and Therese (Weiss) Wachsteter.

Education

Educational public schools, Hartford.

Career

Illustrator, Major Advertising Agys, Theatre and Motion Picture Prodns., since 1936; illustrator, Columbia Broadcasting System, NBC, ABC Radio and television Networks, 1937-1970; weekly illustrator and caricature to drama pages, New York Herald Tribune, 1941-1950; contributor illustration and caricature to drama and political pages, New York Times, 1938-1950; caricaturist, Theatre Guild On The Air, United States Steel, 1945-1963; artist television section, New York Times, 1950-1951; featured drama artist, New York Journal American, 1956-1963; artist television magazine covers, New York Journal American, 1958-1963; artist television magazine covers, Hearst Syndicate, 1963-1965; drama artist, New York World Telegram, 1964-1966; syndicated feature illustrator, Hallmark television Drama Series, 1964-1969.

Achievements

• George Wachsteter has been listed as a noteworthy illustrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Thelma Altshuler, July 29, 1939 (deceased 1991).

Father:

Josef Wachsteter

Mother:

Therese (Weiss) Wachsteter

Spouse:

Thelma Altshuler