Christopher 'Kipper' Williams is a cartoonist who draws for newspapers, magazines, audio visual presentations and greetings cards.

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He was born on the Wirral, Cheshire, on 30th December 1951, the son of Aubrey Williams, a local government officer.

 

His nickname 'Kipper' came from a childhood pronunciation of 'Christopher.' He attended Ellesmere Port Grammar School, and from 1970 to 1974 studied fine art at Leeds University.

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Kipper Williams was the Second resident cartoonist (and longest running) on Smash Hits with his first cartoon appearing in the 19th August 1982 edition.

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Kipper would continue to appear in some Yearbooks and specials.