Happy birthday! Raymond Briggs turns 91 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on January 18, 2025

The iconic and legendary cartoonist turns 91 on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.

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‘The Snowman’ author Raymond Briggs is celebrating his 91st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed cartoonists of his generation.

Popular cartoonist Raymond Briggs has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 91st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Briggs, a cultural icon

Born Raymond Redvers Briggs in Wimbledon on January 18, 1934, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Briggs' not just a great cartoonist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Raymond hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Raymond Briggs as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 91.

Happy Birthday, Raymond, you're the best!