American cartoonist. Born in Russia, Richter came to the USA in 1922. He studied in the Museum School in Boston, and at Yale University. He developed the syndicated strip "Strictly Richter" for King Features and did contract work for The New Yorker. He also published several books, including three for children. He received the National Cartoonist Society Advertising and Illustration Award for 1979, and their Gag Cartoon Award for 1974.