Cathy Guisewite
Born in 1950
Cathy Lee Guisewite is the creator of the popular "Cathy" comic strip, which ran for 34 years.
Born in Dayton, Ohio, and raised in Michigan, she graduated from the University of Michigan with an English degree.
Guisewite's work has earned her numerous accolades, including a Reuben Award and an Emmy.
Her comic strip focused on the challenges faced by career women, particularly in areas of work, relationships, family, and food.
Guisewite lives in Los Angeles with her husband and has a daughter and stepson.
Her transition from cartoonist to essay writer marks a new chapter in her career, allowing her to explore familiar themes in greater depth.
