Background
Cunningham, John Phillip was born on September 17, 1897 in Lynn, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John F. and Mary E. (Ryan) Cunningham.
Cunningham, John Phillip was born on September 17, 1897 in Lynn, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John F. and Mary E. (Ryan) Cunningham.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard College, 1919.
Artist, 1919-1921; copywriter for Newell-Emmett County, New York City, 1921-1930. Partner Newell-Emmet Advertising Agency, New York City, 1930-1950. Executive vice president Cunningham & Walsh, Inc., 1950-1954, president, 1954-1985, also Chairman of the Board Director New York Heart Association.
Served as ensign, United States Navy, 1917-1919. Member American Association Advertising Agencies (chairman of the board, 1952). Clubs: University, Union League, Harvard, Lotos, Riverdale Yacht, Nipnichsen.
Married Patricia Fitzpatrick, October 1, 1924.