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Charles Samuel "Chas" Addams was born in Westfield, New Jersey. He   was an American cartoonist known for his darkly humorous and macabre characters. During World War II, Addams served at the Signal Corps Photographic Center in New York, where he made animated training films for the U.S. Army. Addams' first cartoon was published in New York on January 13, 1940. Addams drew more than 1,300 cartoons over the course of his life. In 1961, Addams received, from the Mystery Writers of America, a Special Edgar Award for his body of work. His cartoons appeared in books, calendars, and other merchandising.