Veteran animator was also known for his work on ‘Heavy Metal’ and ‘Stressed Eric.’
‘Spider-Woman’ co-creator spent decades in the shadows before finally gaining recognition for her outstanding achievements.
Disney Imagineering CTO remembered for his numerous technical achievements and contributions to popular theme park attractions during his nearly 30-year tenure at the company.
Veteran artist was creative force behind Adult Swim series about the exploits of fictional death metal band ‘Dethklok.’
Legendary comic book artist, along with Stan Lee, created two of Marvel’s most enduring and popular characters.
UK kid’s TV pioneer received 2014 BAFTA Special Award for his incredible contribution to children’s media.
The prolific and fiercely combative author penned one of the most famous ‘Star Trek’ episodes ever.
Prolific actor had hundreds of credits in television and film throughout his long career.
The prolific animation writer, director, producer and artist worked on numerous fan-favorite animated series and won two Daytime Emmy Awards for ‘The Smurfs.’
Iconic talent behind such masterpieces as ‘Dancing Songs’ and ‘The Cat’ was 89.
Co-director on ‘The Great Mouse Detective’ worked as director, animator and story artist on numerous studio films and special park projects.
Son of the stop-motion pioneer contributed as a writer and producer for projects starring his father’s creations.
Musician wrote and performed songs that helped a generation of American children learn the basics of grammar, math, science, history and civics.
Actor’s long list of credits in animation includes ‘G.I. Joe,’ ‘DuckTales,’ ‘Garfield’ and more.
The animator’s credits include directing such classic anime features as ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ and the Oscar-nominated ‘The Tale of the Princess Kaguya.’
Founder of Pantomime Studios produced and directed hundreds of animated films for his clients.
Emmy-nominated actor’s voice-acting roles included Cogsworth in Disney’s 1991 classic ‘Beauty and the Beast.’
He designed characters such as Woody, animated for ‘Sesame Street’ and voiced Eeyore in ‘Winnie the Pooh.’
Actress voiced Daphne Blake for more than 30 years, beginning with the second season of ‘Scooby Doo, Where Are You!’ in 1970.
Career of key member of the team of animators that created the iconic Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd characters spans 60 years.
Winnipeg-born talent was part of the first generation of animators hired and trained by animation legend Norman McLaren during the early years of the National Film Board of Canada.
Artist made films for the National Film Board of Canada across five decades.
Every Thursday, Chris Robinson takes a look at films from animation’s past. Today: We remember the Canadian singer/poet/frontman, Gord Downie via Christopher Mill's video for The Tragically Hip, Vaccination Scar.
Every Friday Chris Robinson unleashes improvised and hastily scribbled cheer or loathing on the animation community to be digested, swallowed or... expelled. Today: a salute to the late Peter Dougherty, a champion of indie animation
Iconic artist worked on ‘Pinocchio’ and ‘Fantasia,’ and played key roles in creating the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and ‘Haunted Mansion’ rides at Disneyland.
