Cathy Guisewite was born in Dayton, Ohio. She attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and received a bachelor's degree in English in 1972; she also has several honorary degrees.

Cathy's first career moves took her into advertising. She was a writer for Campbell-Ewald Advertising from 1972-73 and for Norman Prady Ltd. from 1973-74. She then went to work at W.B. Doner & Co. Advertising, leaving in 1977 as a vice president.

Her comic strip, "Cathy," debuted in newspapers in November 1976. The strip chronicles the trials, tribulations and inherent humor in the life of America's favorite single career woman. It appears in more than 1,400 newspapers worldwide. In addition, more than 20 collections and gift books of "Cathy" cartoons have been published.

Guisewite is the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious Reuben Award for "Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year" from the National Cartoonists Society in 1993. In 1987, Guisewite received an Emmy for "Outstanding Animated Program" for her first animated special, "Cathy," which aired on CBS. Two more animated specials have been broadcast in the U.S., both receiving high acclaim from critics.

Cathy is a member of the National Cartoonists Society. She is included in "Who's Who in America," "Who's Who of American Women," "Who's Who in American Journalism" and "The International Authors' and Writers' Who's Who."

Cathy resides in Los Angeles. She lives with her husband, screenwriter/director Chris Wilkinson, daughter and stepson.

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