Ron Tandberg facts for kids

Ronald Peter Tandberg (born December 31, 1943 – died January 8, 2018) was a famous Australian cartoonist. He drew pictures for The Age newspaper in Melbourne, Australia for many years. Ron Tandberg was known for his clever drawings about politics. He won many awards for his work, including eleven Walkley Awards. In 2014, he was recognized in the Melbourne Press Club's Victorian Hall of Fame.

Ron Tandberg's Early Life and School

Ron Tandberg was born in Melbourne, Australia. He grew up in a small house in a place called Pascoe Vale South. His parents worked hard to support their family.

Ron went to several schools as a child. He attended St Fidelis' Primary and St Ambrose primary schools. Later, he went to St Joseph's College and Coburg Technical School. After finishing school, he became an art teacher. He then studied art and graphic design at RMIT.

Ron Tandberg's Career as a Cartoonist

Ron Tandberg started his career in 1963 at Leader Community Newspapers. He also created a comic strip called "Fred and Others." This comic strip appeared in newspapers like The Herald and The Advertiser. It even appeared in international papers like The Washington Post.

In 1972, Ron started working for The Age newspaper. He became a political cartoonist. A political cartoonist draws pictures that comment on news and politics. Ron worked for The Age for 45 years. He was famous for his "pocket" cartoons. These were small, simple drawings that went with a news story. They helped people understand the story and often made them think or laugh.

Ron Tandberg's Passing

Ron Tandberg passed away on January 8, 2018. He was 74 years old. He died at St John of God Hospital in Geelong, Victoria. His family was with him.