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Events in 1961 in animation .
Events
January
February
April
May
June
August
September
October
Specific date unknown
Films released
Television series
Births
January
January 2 :
Gabrielle Carteris , American actress (voice of
Vicki Vale in
Batman: The Brave and the Bold , Sable Thorpe in the
Batman Beyond episode "King's Ransom", Poppy Beifong in the
Avatar: The Last Airbender episode "The Blind Bandit", Jane Sherman in
The Mummy episode "Old Friends").
January 3 :
Robert N. Skir , American writer (
X-Men: The Animated Series ,
Gargoyles ,
Batman: The Animated Series ,
Spider-Man ,
Beast Machines: Transformers ,
Extreme Ghostbusters ,
Godzilla: The Series ,
DinoSquad ,
X-Men: Evolution ),
January 4 :
Graham McTavish , Scottish actor (voice of
Dracula in
Castlevania ,
Loki in
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes ,
Sebastian Shaw in
Wolverine and the X-Men , Savanti Romero in
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles , Fergus McDuck in
DuckTales ).
January 9 :
Candi Milo , American voice actress (voice of Sweetie Pie in
Tiny Toon Adventures , Red in
2 Stupid Dogs , Mom and Teacher in
Cow and Chicken , Crystal and Amber in
Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders , Coco, Madame Foster, and Cheese in
Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends , Nora Wakeman in
My Life as a Teenage Robot , The Flea in
¡Mucha Lucha! , Snap in
ChalkZone , continued voice of Dexter in
Dexter's Laboratory and
Granny in the
Looney Tunes franchise).
Al Jean , American writer, animator and producer (
The Simpsons , co-creator of
The Critic ).
January 10 :
Steve Hickner , American animator and director (
Walt Disney Animation Studios ,
DreamWorks Animation ,
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe ).
January 13 :
Julia Louis-Dreyfuss , American actress and comedian (voice of Princess Atta in
A Bug's Life , Laurel Lightfoot in
Onward , Gloria in
The Simpsons , Rochelle in
Planes , Julia in the
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist episode "Ben Treats", Miss Felter in the
Hey Arnold! episode "Crush on Teacher").
January 14 :
January 18 :
Bob Peterson , American animator, director, screenwriter, storyboard artist, and actor (
Pixar ).
January 28 :
January 29 :
Michael Ferris , American television writer (
Rugrats ,
Beethoven ,
Æon Flux ,
Recess ,
The Simpsons ) and script consultant (
Hey Arnold! ).
January 30 :
February
February 4 : Ron Scalera, American marketer and promotion executive (executive in charge for
The Simpsons episode "
The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular "), (d.
2010 ).
February 5 :
Bruce Timm , American artist, character designer, animator, writer, producer, and actor (
Warner Bros. Animation ).
Tim Meadows , American actor, comedian, and writer (voice of Richard Stands in
Olive, the Other Reindeer , Lil'
Barack in
Lil' Bush , Mike the Mailman in
Bob's Burgers , Brent in
Santa Inc. , Samuel in
Chicago Party Aunt , Quail Eegan in
Digman! , Wind Song in
The Venture Bros. episode "Sphinx Rising", Orville in the
Animals episode "Horses", Jameson's Dad in the
BoJack Horseman episode "A Horse Walks into a Rehab").
February 13 :
Henry Rollins , American singer, writer, actor, and presenter (voice of Mad Stan in
Batman Beyond , Zaheer in
The Legend of Korra , Jonny Rancid in
Teen Titans , Skylar in
Shorty McShorts' Shorts , Bob Rainicorn/Cookie Man in
Adventure Time ,
Kilowog in
Green Lantern: Emerald Knights , Tri-Klops in
Masters of the Universe: Revelation , Bonk in
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker ,
Cliff Steele/Robotman in the
Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "The Last Patrol!", Trucker in the
American Dad! episode "Chimdale", Skeletony in the
Uncle Grandpa episode "Hide and Seek", Speedy Silverado in the
Sheriff Callie's Wild West episode "Blazing Skaters").
February 23 :
Don Rhymer , American screenwriter and film producer (
Fish Police ,
Surf's Up ,
Blue Sky Studios ), (d.
2012 ).
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February 27 :
Grant Shaud , American actor (voice of Foreman in
Antz , Harry Loomis / Pack Rat in the
Batman: The Animated Series episode "Make 'Em Laugh", Felix Hoenikker in the
Godzilla: The Series episode "Talkin' Trash", Mr. Culpepper in
The Wild Thornberrys episode "The Dragon and the Professor").
Michaela Pavlátová , Czech animator and film director (Reci, Reci, Reci (Words, Words, Words ), Repete , Tram , My Sunny Maad ).
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March
March 4 :
Steven Weber , American actor (voice of
Green Goblin and
Venom in
Ultimate Spider-Man , Charlie B. Barkin in
All Dogs Go to Heaven: The Series ,
Alfred Pennyworth in
Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders ,
Batman vs. Two-Face , and the
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? episode "What a Night for a Dark Knight!", Brian Hackett in
Duckman ,
Beyonder in
Avengers Assemble ,
Odysseus in
Hercules ).
March 8 :
March 11 :
Greg Kramer , British-Canadian author, actor, director and magician (voice of Anton in
George and Martha , Nemo in
Arthur , additional voices in
Tripping the Rift ), (d.
2013 ).
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March 13 :
Paul Berry , British animator and director (
The Sandman , worked for
Cosgrove Hall and
Henry Selick ), (d.
2001 ).
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March 14 :
Penny Johnson Jerald , American actress (voice of
Amanda Waller in
Justice League: Gods and Monsters , Sarafina in
The Lion King ).
March 19 :
Jonathan Collier , American television producer and writer (
The Simpsons ,
King of the Hill ,
What's New, Scooby-Doo? ,
The Goode Family ).
March 20 :
Louis Chirillo , American-Canadian former actor (voice of Ed in
Sitting Ducks ,
Salem in
Sabrina: Friends Forever , Ken Kelley in
Being Ian , Ransack in
Transformers: Cybertron , Dukey and Mr. Teacherman in
Johnny Test , Jimmy and Dogwood in
Krypto the Superdog , Shaman in
Pucca ,
Living Laser in
Iron Man: Armored Adventures , Wormwood in
Barbie: The Pearl Princess , Lion in the
Tom and Jerry Tales episode "You're Lion").
March 21 :
Kathy Zielinski , American animator (
Walt Disney Animation Studios ,
FernGully: The Last Rainforest ,
DreamWorks Animation ,
The Book of Life ,
The Simpsons ) and character designer (
FernGully: The Last Rainforest ,
Pocahontas ).
March 25 :
Aron Warner , American film producer and voice actor (
Shrek ).
March 29 :
Amy Sedaris , American actress and comedian (voice of Foxy Loxy in
Chicken Little , Princess Carolyn in
BoJack Horseman ,
Cinderella in
Shrek the Third , Mina Loveberry in
Star vs. the Forces of Evil , Pepper in
DuckTales , Ma Angler in
SpongeBob SquarePants , Bandit Princess in the
Adventure Time episode "I Am a Sword", Yellow Zircon and Blue Zircon in the
Steven Universe episode "The Trial").
April
April 2 :
Christopher Meloni , American actor (voice of
Hal Jordan in
Green Lantern: First Flight ,
Commissioner Gordon and
Two-Face in
Harley Quinn ).
April 3 :
Eddie Murphy , American actor and comedian (voice of Mushu in
Mulan ,
Donkey in the
Shrek franchise, creator of and voice of Thurgood Stubbs in
The PJs ).
April 8 :
Gregg Vanzo , American animator (
Marvel Productions ,
Garfield: His 9 Lives ,
Looney Tunes ), overseas supervisor (
The Ren & Stimpy Show ,
Beavis and Butt-Head ,
The Critic ,
Timon & Pumbaa ,
Stitch! The Movie ), director (
The Simpsons ,
The Maxx ,
Futurama ) and producer (founder of
Rough Draft Studios ).
April 12 :
Magda Szubanski , Australian comedy actress, author, singer and LGBT rights advocate (voice of Beatrice in
Santa's Apprentice , Mrs. Mutton in
100% Wolf , and Miss Viola in
Happy Feet and
Happy Feet Two ).
April 13 :
Liz Callaway , American actress and singer (singing voice of
the title character in
Anastasia ,
Jasmine in the
Aladdin franchise, Odette in
The Swan Princess , and Kiara in
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride ).
April 18 :
April 20 :
Don Mattingly , American former baseball baseman, coach and manager (voiced himself in
The Simpsons episode "
Homer at the Bat ").
April 21 :
Cathy Cavadini , American voice actress (voice of
Blossom in
The Powerpuff Girls , Tanya Mousekewitz in
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West ).
April 23 :
George Lopez , American comedian and actor (voice of Rafael in
Rio and
Rio 2 , Ernesto Estrella in
The Loud House and
The Casagrandes ,
José Posada in the
Victor and Valentino episode "Finding Posada", himself in the
Harley Quinn episode "There's No Place to Go But Down").
April 28 :
Jamieson Price , American actor (voice of Dreyfus in
The Seven Deadly Sins , Gula in
DokiDoki! PreCure , Sojiro Sakura in
Persona 5: The Animation , Bearbarian in
Power Players ).
May
May 3 :
Joe Murray , American animator, cartoonist, illustrator, designer, writer, producer and director (creator of
Rocko's Modern Life ,
Camp Lazlo and
Let's Go Luna! ).
May 6 :
Wally Wingert , American voice actor (voice of Almighty Tallest Red in
Invader Zim ,
Renji Abarai in
Bleach , Rufus Shinra in
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children , Yuuichirou Jumada in
Sailor Moon , Aoba Yamashiro in
Naruto , Kotetsu Kaburagi in
Tiger & Bunny ,
Jon Arbuckle in
The Garfield Show ,
Ant-Man and
MODOK in
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes , Cubot in
Sonic Boom ).
George Clooney , American actor and filmmaker (voice of Doctor Gouache in
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut , Mr. Fox in
Fantastic Mr. Fox , Sparky in the
South Park episode "
Big Gay Al's Big Gay Boat Ride ").
May 12 : Robert Cait, Canadian voice actor (voice of Col. Paul 'Crowbar' Corbin and Gen. Torvek in
Starcom: The U.S. Space Force , Proud Pork in
Piggsburg Pigs! ,
Colossus in
X-Men , Mr. Wilter and Blocky in
ChalkZone , Jake in
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron , Felix's Father, Constable Gallagher, Insane Santa and Absent-Minded Santa in
Santa's Apprentice , Victorian Santa in
The Magic Snowflake , French Guard in
Mr. Peabody & Sherman ,
Boris Badenov in
Rocky & Bullwinkle , Slab in the
Quack Pack episode "Huey Duck, P.I.", Slab Rankle and Sgt. Shriver in the
Invader Zim episode "FBI Warning of Doom", Norm the Genie in
The Fairly OddParents episode "Fairy Idol", additional voices in
My Pet Monster ,
Beetlejuice ,
The Adventures of Tintin ,
Duckman and
Max Steel ).
May 16 :
Kevin McDonald , Canadian actor and comedian (voice of Pleakley in the
Lilo & Stitch franchise, Almighty Tallest Purple in
Invader Zim , Waffle in
Catscratch , Albus Duckweed in
Amphibia ).
May 21 : Anne D. Bernstein, American television writer (
Video Power ,
KaBlam! ,
MTV Animation ,
The Backyardigans ,
Viva Piñata ,
Angelo Rules ,
Kit and Kate ,
Super Wings ), (d.
2022 ).
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May 27 :
Peri Gilpin , American actress (voice of Raksha in
The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story , Lana Lionheart in
The Lionhearts , Jane Proudfoot in
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within ,
Hecate in
Hercules ,
Volcana in
Superman: The Animated Series , Desiree in
Danny Phantom ).
May 29 :
Linda Wallem , American actress, comedienne, singer, writer and producer (voice of Dr. Paula Hutchison, Virginia Wolfe and other various characters in
Rocko's Modern Life , Aunt Gretchen and Female Giraffe in
Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling , Mom in the
HBO Storybook Musicals episode "
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day ").
May 31 : Anthony Agrusa, American animator (
Hanna-Barbera ,
The Legends of Treasure Island ,
Meena ,
101 Dalmatians: The Series ,
The Mighty Kong ,
Futurama ,
Boo Boo Runs Wild ,
What a Cartoon! ,
King of the Hill ), storyboard artist (
Family Guy ,
American Dad! ), overseas supervisor (
Boo Boo Runs Wild ) and director (
The Cleveland Show ,
Family Guy ).
June
June 5 :
Mary Kay Bergman , American voice actress (voice of the Bimbettes in
Beauty and the Beast , Quasimodo's mother in
The Hunchback of Notre Dame , Liane Cartman, Sheila Broflovski, Shelly Marsh, Sharon Marsh, Mrs. McCormick and
Wendy Testaburger in
South Park , Banshee in
Extreme Ghostbusters ,
Barbara Gordon/Batgirl in
Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero , Timmy Turner in
Oh Yeah! Cartoons ,
Gwen Stacy in the
Spider-Man episode "Farewell Spider-Man", continued voice of Dr. Blight in
Captain Planet and the Planeteers and
Daphne Blake in
Scooby-Doo ), (d.
1999 ).
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June 9 :
Michael J. Fox , Canadian-American retired actor (voice of Milo Thatch in
Atlantis: The Lost Empire , the title character in
Stuart Little ,
Stuart Little 2 and
Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild , Gandhi's Remaining Kidney in the
Clone High episode "Escape to Beer Mountain: A Rope of Sand", Michael and Werewolf in the
Phineas and Ferb episode "The Curse of Candace", himself in the
Corner Gas Animated episode "Dream Waiver").
June 10 :
Manny Coto , American television writer and producer (
Tales from the Cryptkeeper ), (d.
2023 ).
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June 12 : Jefferson R. Weekley, American background artist and prop designer (
The Simpsons ,
Family Guy ).
June 18 :
Ron Hughart , American animator (
Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures ,
Garfield and Friends ,
Cool World ,
Family Dog ,
2 Stupid Dogs ), storyboard artist (
Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling ) and director (
The Ren & Stimpy Show ,
Futurama ,
Warner Bros. Animation ,
My Life as a Teenage Robot ,
American Dad! ).
June 22 : Joe Aaron, American screenwriter and producer (
Doug ).
June 25 :
Ricky Gervais , English actor, comedian, writer (
The Simpsons ) and director (voice of Penguin in
Robbie the Reindeer in Legend of the Lost Tribe , Bugsy in
Valiant , James Bing in
Escape from Planet Earth , The Conceited Man in
The Little Prince , The Cat in
The Willoughbys , Ika Chu in
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank , Charles Heathbar in
The Simpsons episode "
Homer Simpson, This Is Your Wife ", Narrator in the
SpongeBob SquarePants episode "
Truth or Square ", Billy Finn in the
Family Guy episode "Be Careful What You Fish For", Hedgehog in Orphanage in the
BoJack Horseman episode "
Out to Sea ", himself in the
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? episode "Ollie Ollie In-Come Free!", and
The Simpsons episode "
Angry Dad: The Movie ", co-creator and co-host of
The Ricky Gervais Show ).
June 27 :
Meera Syal , English actress, comedian and writer (voice of Owl in
Tinga Tinga Tales ).
June 29 :
Sharon Lawrence , American actress (voice of
Maxima in the
Superman: The Animated Series episode "Warrior Queen", Scarlett Reynolds in the
American Dad! episode "
The Scarlett Getter ").
July
July 4 :
Ted Elliott , American screenwriter and film producer (
Aladdin ,
Shrek ).
July 5 :
Patrizia Scianca , Italian actress (dub voice of
Sailor Neptune in
Sailor Moon , Suneo in
Doraemon , Zakuro Fujiwara in
Tokyo Mew Mew , Maurice "Twister" Rodriguez in
Rocket Power , Judy Neutron in
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius , Bunnie Rabbot in
Sonic the Hedgehog ).
July 15 :
Forest Whitaker , American actor, producer, director, and activist (voice of Lonnie Brewster in
Everyone's Hero , Ira in
Where the Wild Things Are , Ernest in
Ernest and Celestine , the Turlingtons in
American Dad! ,
Saw Gerrera in
Star Wars Rebels ).
Bill White , American animator and comics artist (
Spümcø ,
Walt Disney Company ,
DiC Entertainment ), (d.
2012 ).
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July 23 :
David Kaufman , American voice actor (voice of the title characters in
Danny Phantom and
Stuart Little ,
Jimmy Olsen in the
DC Animated Universe , Dexter Douglas in
Freakazoid! ,
Marty McFly in
Back to the Future ,
Human Torch in
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes , Aldrin Pesky in
The Buzz on Maggie , Steven Seagull in the
Animaniacs episode "Miami Mama-Mia").
Woody Harrelson , American actor and playwright (voice of Roy Arnie in
Free Jimmy , Jake in
Free Birds ,
Woody Boyd in
The Simpsons episode "
Fear of Flying ").
Felix Dexter , English actor, comedian and writer (voice of Vulture and Hare in
Tinga Tinga Tales ), (d.
2013 ).
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July 28 :
Gene Laufenberg , American television producer and writer (
Duckman ,
Pinky and the Brain ,
Family Guy ,
Spidey and His Amazing Friends ,
Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese ).
July 30 :
Laurence Fishburne , American actor (voice of Thrax in
Osmosis Jones , narrator in
TMNT , Seko the Zebra in
Khumba , the
Beyonder in
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur ).
Specific date unknown :
Daniel St. Pierre , American film director (
Everyone's Hero ,
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return ), art director, (
Tarzan ), voice actor, animator, (
Filmation ), and musician.
August
August 4 :
Chris Landreth , American animator (
Ryan ).
Lauren Tom , American voice actress (voice of Amy Wong in
Futurama , Dana Tan in
Batman Beyond , Numbuh 3 in
Codename: Kids Next Door ,
Jinx and
Gizmo in
Teen Titans and
Teen Titans Go! , Princess Su in
Mulan II , Minh and Connie Souphanousinphone in
King of the Hill , Zyx in
Legion of Super Heroes , Angela Chen in
Superman: The Animated Series , Yoshiko in
Kim Possible ).
Barack Obama , American politician and 44th president of the United States (producer of
Ada Twist, Scientist and
We the People ).
August 5 :
Tawny Kitaen , American actress, model and media personality (voice of Annabelle in
Eek! The Cat ), (d.
2021 ).
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August 7 :
Maggie Wheeler , American actress (voice of Trinette McGoon in
Archer , Melodia in
SilverHawks ,
Antiope in the
Justice League episode "Fury", Dr. Renton in the
Kim Possible episode "Motor Ed").
August 8 :
August 9 : Ted Stearn, American comics artist, animator, storyboard artist (
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America ,
Daria ,
Downtown ,
Drawn Together ,
King of the Hill ,
Squirrel Boy ,
Sit Down, Shut Up ,
Futurama ,
Rick and Morty ,
Animals. ) and director (
Daria ,
Beavis and Butt-Head ), (d.
2019 ).
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August 13 :
Dawnn Lewis , American actress (voice of Carol Freeman in
Star Trek: Lower Decks , Lela in
Kid 'n Play , Terri Lee in
Spider-Man , Sheeva in
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm , Di Archer in
Bruno the Kid , Sharona Johnson in
King of the Hill , LaBarbera Conrad in
Futurama , Bessie in
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure , Sonja Briggs in
Heavy Gear: The Animated Series , Carolyn Baker in
Holly Hobbie & Friends , The Boss' Wife in
The Life & Times of Tim , Malora in
Strange Frame: Love & Sax , Maybelle Mundy in
Bunyan and Babe , Jeanette in
Bravest Warriors , April McStuffins in
Doc McStuffins , Fannie Granger in
Spirit Riding Free , Mrs. Parker in
Curious George , Patty, Cinnamon Bun, Croissant and Hot Tea in
Apple & Onion , Chief in
Carmen Sandiego , Professor Klabrax V in
Cleopatra in Space , Groomer, Lauren, Gnarled Seagull and The Very Old One in
HouseBroken , Jackie Washington in
Karma's World , Brickhouse in the
Static Shock episode "Army of Darkness").
August 20 :
Tuck Tucker , American animator (
Filmation ,
The Little Mermaid ,
The Simpsons ,
Rugrats ,
The Ren & Stimpy Show ), storyboard artist (
ALF: The Animated Series ,
Alf Tales ,
2 Stupid Dogs ,
Klasky Csupo ,
Nickelodeon Animation Studio ,
Cartoon Network Studios ,
Looney Tunes ,
Family Guy ,
All Hail King Julien ), sheet timer (
Clarence ), writer (
SpongeBob SquarePants ,
Camp Lazlo ) and director (
Nickelodeon Animation Studio ,
Drawn Together ), (d.
2020 ).
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August 21 :
Eric Darnell , American animator, writer, producer and director (
DreamWorks Animation ).
Stephen Hillenburg , American animator, writer, artist, cartoonist and marine biologist (writer and director of
Rocko's Modern Life , creator of
SpongeBob SquarePants ), (d.
2018 ).
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Stephen Stanton , American voice actor and visual effects artist (voice of
Grand Moff Tarkin in the
Star Wars franchise, AP-5 and
Ben Kenobi in
Star Wars Rebels , Sleepy in
The 7D ,
Tomax and Xamot in
G.I. Joe: Renegades , Pigeon Man in
Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie , Smitty and Needleman in
Monsters at Work , Pete Puma in
Looney Tunes Cartoons ).
August 23 :
Nik Ranieri , Canadian-American animator (
The Raccoons ,
Walt Disney Animation Studios ,
The Simpsons ).
August 25 : Kirk Benson, American film editor (
King of the Hill ,
American Dad! ,
The Cleveland Show ,
Family Guy ), (d.
2021 ).
August 27 :
Tim Johnson , American animator, writer, producer and director (
DreamWorks Animation ).
Specific date unknown :
Stanley Townsend , Irish actor (voice of Victor Hugo, Vladimir Trunkov, and Ivan in
Cars 2 ).
September
September 1 :
Bob Schooley , American recording assistant (
DIC Entertainment ), television writer (
DIC Entertainment ,
Disney Television Animation ) and producer (
The Penguins of Madagascar ,
Monsters vs. Aliens , co-creator of
Kim Possible ).
September 2 :
Ron Wasserman , American musician (
X-Men: The Animated Series ).
September 6 :
Bruce W. Smith , American animator, character designer, film director, and television producer (creator of
The Proud Family ).
September 11 :
September 15 :
Dan Marino , American former football quarterback (voice of Garth Sinew in
The Magic School Bus episode "Works Out", himself in
The Simpsons episode "
Sunday, Cruddy Sunday ").
Colin McFarlane , English actor (voice of Chief in
The Queen's Corgi , Bulgy and Beresford in
Thomas & Friends , Sergeant Slipper in
Dennis and Gnasher , JJ and Skip in
Bob the Builder , Belly-Up in
Zack & Quack , Sparkle in
Mike the Knight , Malcolm Williams in
Fireman Sam ).
September 16 : Jen Tolley, American-Canadian actress.
September 18 :
James Gandolfini , American actor and producer (voice of Carol in
Where the Wild Things Are ), (d.
2013 ).
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September 21 :
Nancy Travis , American actress (voice of Bernice, Beatrice, Beverly and Grandma-ma Sophia in
Duckman , Grelch in
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters , Spencer in
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest episode "Rage's Burning Wheel", Darci Mason in the
Superman: The Animated Series episode "Obsession", Cat in
The Wild Thornberrys episode "Queen of Denial").
September 22 :
Bradley Carow, American film editor (
Nickelodeon Animation Studio ), track reader (
Warner Bros. Animation ,
Timon & Pumbaa ,
House of Mouse ,
Cartoon Network Studios ) and composer (
SpongeBob SquarePants ,
Poochini ).
Bonnie Hunt , American actress and comedian (voice of Sally Carrera in the
Cars franchise, Dolly in the
Toy Story franchise, Tilly in
Sofia the First , Rosie in
A Bug's Life , Ms. Flint in the
Monsters, Inc. franchise, Bonnie Hopps in
Zootopia ).
September 23 :
Chi McBride , American actor (voice of
Nick Fury in
Avengers Assemble ,
Ultimate Spider-Man ,
Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. , and the
Phineas and Ferb episode "
Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel ", Jefferson Smith in
Max Steel , Mike in
God, the Devil and Bob , Metcalf in
Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe ).
September 24 :
Michael Tavera , American composer (
Hanna-Barbera ,
DIC Entertainment ,
Universal Cartoon Studios ,
Toonsylvania ,
Nickelodeon Animation Studio ,
Mike Young Productions ,
Disney Television Animation ,
Time Squad ,
Warner Bros. Animation ,
The Secret Saturdays ,
Max Steel ,
Monsuno ,
The Awesomes ,
Guardians of the Galaxy ,
Star Wars Resistance ,
The Bug Diaries ) and orchestrator (
Captain N: The Game Master ,
The New Adventures of He-Man ,
Sabrina: The Animated Series ).
September 25 :
Heather Locklear , American actress (portrayed Dusty Tails in
Looney Tunes: Back in Action , voice of Lisa Clark in the
Batman: The Animated Series episode "Prophecy of Doom", Peggy Donovan in the
King of the Hill episode "Old Glory").
September 30 : Michael Preister, American television writer (
Johnny Test ).
October
October 1 :
Steve Purcell , American cartoonist and animator (
Pixar , creator of
Sam & Max ).
October 4 :
Kazuki Takahashi , Japanese manga artist (creator of
Yu-Gi-Oh! ), (d.
2022 ).
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October 10 :
Jodi Benson , American actress and singer (voice of
Ariel in
The Little Mermaid franchise,
House of Mouse ,
Sofia the First ,
Ralph Breaks the Internet , and
Once Upon a Studio , the title characters in
P.J. Sparkles and
Thumbelina , Tula in
The Pirates of Dark Water , Belle in
A Christmas Carol , Ann Darrow in
The Mighty Kong ,
Helen of Troy in
Hercules ,
Barbie in the
Toy Story franchise,
Asenath in
Joseph: King of Dreams , Lady in
Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure , Jenna in
Balto II: Wolf Quest , Lenee in
Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe in Santa , Captain Torelli and Princess Incense in
Duck Dodgers , Anita Ratcliffe in
101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure , Lastelle's Mother in
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind , Patsy Smiles, Ms. Jane Doe and Almondine in
Camp Lazlo , Queen Emmaline in
Sofia the First , Amber O'Malley in the
Pepper Ann episode "Green-Eyed Monster",
Aquagirl in the
Batman Beyond episode "The Call", Diana in the
Clarence episode "The Tails of Mardrynia", Tammy Gobblesworth in
The Loud House episode "Flip This Flip").
October 16 :
Robert F. Hughes , American animator, storyboard artist (
Phineas and Ferb ,
Bunnicula ,
Where's Waldo? ,
Tom and Jerry in New York ), sheet timer (
The Critic ,
Klasky Csupo ,
Nickelodeon Animation Studio ,
Recess: School's Out ,
Family Guy ,
The Proud Family Movie ,
Ben 10 ,
Phineas and Ferb , Farzar ), writer (
Phineas and Ferb ,
Bunnicula ,
Tom and Jerry in New York ), producer (
Phineas and Ferb ,
Milo Murphy's Law ) and director (
Rocko's Modern Life ,
The Angry Beavers ,
The Fantastic Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor ,
Evil Con Carne ,
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy ,
Phineas and Ferb ,
Bunnicula ,
Milo Murphy's Law ,
Mira, Royal Detective ).
October 19 :
Simon Wells , English animator (
Who Framed Roger Rabbit ), storyboard artist (
DreamWorks Animation ,
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return ,
Sausage Party ,
The Lego Ninjago Movie ,
Michael Jackson's Halloween ,
Smallfoot ), writer (
Mars Needs Moms ) and director (
Amblimation ,
The Prince of Egypt ,
Mars Needs Moms ).
October 25 :
Chad Smith , American musician, drummer and member of the
Red Hot Chili Peppers (voiced himself in
The Simpsons episode "
Krusty Gets Kancelled ").
October 26 :
John A. Davis , American film director, writer, animator, actor and composer (creator of
Jimmy Neutron , founder of
DNA Productions ).
October 30 :
Larry Wilmore , American comedian, writer, producer and actor (voice of Principal Larry in
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero , co-creator of
The PJs ).
November
November 1 :
Rick Zieff , American actor (voice of
Spike the Dog in
The Tom and Jerry Show , Mr. Nervous and Mr. Nosy in
The Mr. Men Show ).
November 4 :
November 7 :
Chris Lang , British television writer, actor, producer and musician (voice of Pigling Bland in
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends , Tiger, Jake, Pig, Arnold, The Bleeper People, Ghost and Mr. Frog in
Kipper , Animals in
Percy the Park Keeper ).
November 14 :
D. B. Sweeney , American actor (voice of Aladar in
Dinosaur , Sitka in
Brother Bear ,
Aang in
The Legend of Korra ).
November 19 :
Meg Ryan , American actress (voice of Dr. Blight in
Captain Planet and the Planeteers ,
the title character in
Anastasia , Dr. Swanson in
The Simpsons episode "
Yokel Chords ").
November 23 :
Andy Knight , Canadian animator, film and television director and actor (creator of
Ned's Newt ,
Pig City and
Get Ed ), (d.
2008 ).
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November 26 :
Wes Archer , American animation director and storyboard artist (
The Simpsons ,
Futurama ,
King of the Hill ,
Bob's Burgers ,
Rick and Morty ,
Disenchantment ).
November 27 :
Steve Oedekerk , American actor, comedian, director, editor, producer, and screenwriter (
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius ,
Barnyard ).
November 28 :
Martin Clunes , English actor, comedian, director and television presenter (voice of the title characters in
Kipper and Merlin the Magical Puppy , Stripy in
Little Robots , Dog in
Room on the Broom ).
November 29 :
Tom Sizemore , American actor (voice of
Rex Mason / Metamorpho in the
Justice League episode "Metamorphosis"), (d.
2023 ).
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Specific date unknown :
Kay Benbow , British television executive (
CBeebies ), (d.
2024 ).
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December
December 2 :
Ken Keeler , American television producer and writer (
The Critic ,
The Simpsons ,
The PJs ,
Futurama ,
Disenchantment ).
December 13 :
Tensai Okamura , Japanese anime director and animator (
Wolf's Rain ,
Darker Than Black ).
December 16 :
LaChanze , American actress, singer, and dancer (voice of
Terpsichore in the
Hercules franchise).
December 21 :
Stephen Shea , American former child actor (voice of
Linus van Pelt in
Play It Again, Charlie Brown ,
Snoopy Come Home ,
You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown ,
There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown ,
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving ,
It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown ,
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown and
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown ).
December 24 :
Spike Brandt , American animator, producer, director, screenwriter, and actor (
Warner Bros. Animation ).
Wade Williams , American actor (voice of
Two-Face in
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns ,
Killer Croc in
Beware the Batman ,
Black Mask in
Batman: Under the Red Hood , Deegan in
Green Lantern: Emerald Knights ,
Perry White in
Superman: Unbound ,
Mantis in the
Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "Cry Freedom Fighters!").
Specific date unknown
Teresa Drilling, American animator, director, and designer (
Claymation Comedy of Horrors ,
Chicken Run ,
Elf ,
The Curse of the Were-Rabbit ,
Creature Comforts , the
Community episode "
Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas ",
The Simpsons episode "
Angry Dad: The Movie ").
John Statema , American comic book artist, illustrator, storyboard artist, and character designer (
The Angry Beavers ,
Jackie Chan Adventures ).
Juraj Korda, Australian animator (
Li'l Elvis and the Truckstoppers ,
John Callahan's Quads! ,
Dogstar ), (d.
2007 ).
Deaths
January
February
February 18 :
Cliff Nazarro , American actor (voice of Eddie Cackler in
Slap-Happy Pappy ), dies at age 57.
February 27 : Nate Collier, American animator, illustrator and comics artist, dies at age 77.
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July
November
November 28 :
Arthur Melbourne-Cooper , British filmmaker and stop-motion animation pioneer, dies at age 87.
Specific date unknown :
Hy Hirsh , American photographer and film director, dies at age 59 or 60.
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