Chester Gould was an American cartoonist best known for creating the comic strip Dick Tracy. Born on November 20, 1900, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, he began his career in the 1920s and gained fame for his distinctive art style and engaging storytelling. Dick Tracy debuted in 1931 and quickly became popular for its crime-fighting themes and memorable characters. Gould's work on Dick Tracy introduced innovative elements, such as the use of gadgets and a focus on criminal psychology. He continued to write and draw the strip until 1977, leaving a lasting impact on the comic industry. Chester Gould passed away on May 25, 1985.