Background
Wright, Lawrence Dean was born on February 2, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of Orrin Benet and Dorothy Louise (Marquette) Wright.
Wright, Lawrence Dean was born on February 2, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of Orrin Benet and Dorothy Louise (Marquette) Wright.
Cartoonist, night editor Okinawa Morning Star, Japan, 1961-1965. Cartoonist, assistant news editor Detroit Free Press, 1965-1976. Cartoonist Detroit News, since 1976.
Syndicated cartoonist United Feature Syndicate, New York City, since 1977. Syndicated panel Newspaper Enterprise Association, since 1980.
Served with United States Army, 1958-1961. Member Association American Editorial Cartoonists (winter editor since 1984), National Cartoonists Society (Best Editorial Cartoonist Year award 1981).
Married Naoko Yogi, April 20, 1962. Children– Sheryl Lynn, Robert Orrin.