Mauricio de Sousa Net Worth

Age, Biography and Wiki

💰 Net worth: $6.5 million (2024)

Mauricio de Sousa, a renowned cartoonist in Brazil, is expected to have a net worth of approximately $6.5 million in 2024. With a remarkable career spanning several decades, de Sousa has established himself as one of Brazil's most celebrated and successful cartoonists. He is widely known for creating the beloved comic strip series, Monica's Gang, which has gained immense popularity and has been published in numerous countries. De Sousa's talent and creativity have not only captured the hearts of millions of readers but also brought him significant financial success in the entertainment industry. His net worth reflects the incredible impact he has had on Brazil's cartoon and animation industry.

About

Brazilian cartoonist known for creating and developing a wide range of iconic characters for his series of children's comic books. He is best known for his series of "Monica" books which feature a vast range of characters inspired from his life and his youth.

Before Fame

Since the age of 17, he began working for a daily newspaper. With a job in crime reporting, he was more intrigued with the cartoons and illustrations they featured. In 1959, he left the newspaper and began working on his own series of comic books, earning a name for himself with the publication of "Monica's Gang". 

Trivia

In 1997, he founded the Mauricio de Sousa Cultural Institute which helps to develop social action campaigns through using the comic book format. 

Family Life

He was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He has ten children whom he often basis his characters from. 

Associated With

Roger Cruz are fellow comic book artists also from Brazil.