Biography

Johnny Gruelle was born on December 24, 1880 in Arcola, Illinois, USA. He was a writer and director, known for Quacky Doodles' Picnic (1917), Raggedy Ann and Andy and Quacky Doodles Soldiering for Fair (1917). He was married to Myrtle J. Swann. He died on January 9, 1938 in Miami Beach, Florida, USA.

Creator of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy.

He had three children with his wife, Myrtle: daughter, Marcella Delight (born August 18, 1902; died November 8, 1915); son, Richard (born September 23, 1917); and son, Worth Gruelle.

Author, composer and artist who illustrated "Raggedy Ann" books and "Mr. Tweedeele" for the New York Herald. He was educated in high school, and also composed the "Raggedy Ann Song Books".