13 Facts About Alex Gard

Alex Gard was born on Alexei Mikhailovich Kremkov, Russian: ; tr.

Alex Gard was a regular cartoonist for newspapers, magazines and books, but is most well known for his celebrity caricatures at Sardi's restaurant in New York City.

Alex Gard was born Alexei Mikhailovich Kremkov in Kazan, Russian Empire.

Alex Gard graduated from the naval academy in Saint Petersburg.

Alex Gard traveled east through China and Japan before reaching Egypt and finally France, where his name was romanised as Alexis Michel Kremkoff.

Alex Gard was a long-time contributor to the Sunday drama section of The New York Herald Tribune.

Alex Gard painted theater sets as well, including Nikita Baliyev's Die Fledermaus.

Owner Vincent Sardi and Gard drew up a contract which stated Gard would produce caricatures in exchange for one meal per day at the restaurant.

Alex Gard was naturalized as a US citizen in 1940.

Alex Gard continued to draw caricatures in exchange for meals until his death, ultimately creating more than 700 pictures.

On June 1,1948, Alex Gard collapsed on Seventh Avenue and 41st Street.

Alex Gard died as he was being transported to Roosevelt Hospital.

Alex Gard's collection is housed at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.