- Creator of the comic strip "Thimble Theatre," which in 1929 introduced one of the most popular and beloved comic characters ever: a certain sailor named Popeye.
- Grandfather of Tim Segar, Jeff Segar, and Susan Broschat.
- Brother of Edward Segar (1870-1960) & Robert McKenzie Segar (1878-1917).
- Father of Marie E. Clausen (1922-2001) & Thomas Elzie "Tommy" Segar (1927-2014).
- His burial is at Woodlawn Cemetery in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA. Located at Section 13, Space 319, Grave B, behind a mausoleum.
- His famous character Popeye made his debut in the "Thimble Theater" comic strip on January 17th, 1929, exactly two days after the birth of Martin Luther King Jr.
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