He is known as the creator of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy .
Johnny Gruelle ( December 24 , 1880 -- January 9 , 1938 ) was an American artist , political cartoonist , children 's book author , comics authors , and illustrator , and songwriter .
Johnny Gruelle is known as the creator of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy .
Johnny Gruelle ( December 24 , 1880 -- January 9 , 1938 ) was an American artist , political cartoonist , children 's book author , comics authors , and illustrator , and songwriter .