Religion: food (esp. hamburgers)
Name: Wimpy
Alter Ego: J. Wellington Wimpy
Classification:
supporting character
comic strip character
based on a real person
First Appearance: Thimble Theatre (3 May 1931)
Creators: E. C. Segar, Charles Lawrence (actor)
Number of Appearances: 320
Comic Book Appearances: 240
TV, Film Appearances: 80
Ally: Popeye
Occupation: con artist, referee
Birth Place: USA
Race: white
Gender: male
Note: extremely boastful
Wimpy's personality was based on that of William Schuchert, the manager of the Chester Opera House.
New Comics #1 (Dec. 1935): "New York to San Diego: Parts 1 and 2" (character based on)
Thimble Theatre (3 May 1931)
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Wellington_Wimpy
- http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0038849/
- http://www.comicvine.com/wimpy/4005-51519/
- http://www.cowsaredelicious.com/modules/AMS/article.php?storyid=176