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January

* January 10: Ivan Ivanov-Vano's ''
The Humpbacked Horse Pyotr Pavlovich Yershov (russian: link=no, Пётр Павлович Ершов; – ) was a Russian poet and author of the famous fairy-tale poem ''The Little Humpbacked Horse'' (''Konyok-Gorbunok''). Biography Pyotr Yershov was born in the vil ...
'' is first released. * January 11: '' The Crab with the Golden Claws'' premieres, a stop-motion film directed by Claude Misonne (pseudonym for Simone Swaelens). It is the first animated film based on Hergé's popular comics series '' The Adventures of Tintin''. * January 25: Arthur Davis' '' The Goofy Gophers'', produced by
Warner Bros. Cartoons Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc. was an American animation studio, serving as the in-house animation division of Warner Bros. during the Golden Age of American animation. One of the most successful animation studios in American media history, it was ...
is first released where the Goofy Gophers make their debuts.


March

* March 13:
19th Academy Awards The 19th Academy Awards were held on March 13, 1947, honoring the films of 1946, hosted by Jack Benny. ''The Best Years of Our Lives'' won seven of its eight nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and both male acting Oscars. The ...
:
Hanna-Barbera Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Inc. ( ) was an American animation studio and production company which was active from 1957 to 2001. It was founded on July 7, 1957, by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera following the decision of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to c ...
's '' Tom and Jerry'' cartoon '' The Cat Concerto'' wins the Academy Award for Best Animated Short. Controversy arises, because Warner Brothers's '' Rhapsody Rabbit'' (directed by
Friz Freleng Isadore "Friz" Freleng (August 21, 1905May 26, 1995), credited as I. Freleng early in his career, was an American animator, cartoonist, director, producer, and composer known for his work at Warner Bros. Cartoons on the ''Looney Tunes'' and '' ...
) has a similar plot and is said to have been omitted from nomination because it was screened to the Academy jury after they had watched ''The Cat Concerto''. The jury assumed that it was a case of mere
plagiarism Plagiarism is the fraudulent representation of another person's language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions as one's own original work.From the 1995 '' Random House Compact Unabridged Dictionary'': use or close imitation of the language and thought ...
. Today most historians assume that both cartoons were produced at the same time and most of their similarities are coincidental. * March 22:
Friz Freleng Isadore "Friz" Freleng (August 21, 1905May 26, 1995), credited as I. Freleng early in his career, was an American animator, cartoonist, director, producer, and composer known for his work at Warner Bros. Cartoons on the ''Looney Tunes'' and '' ...
's '' Bugs Bunny'' cartoon '' A Hare Grows in Manhattan'' premieres, produced by
Warner Bros. Cartoons Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc. was an American animation studio, serving as the in-house animation division of Warner Bros. during the Golden Age of American animation. One of the most successful animation studios in American media history, it was ...
.


April

* April 26:
Hanna-Barbera Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Inc. ( ) was an American animation studio and production company which was active from 1957 to 2001. It was founded on July 7, 1957, by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera following the decision of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to c ...
's '' Tom and Jerry'' cartoon '' The Cat Concerto'', produced by MGM, is first released.


May

* May 3: In
Friz Freleng Isadore "Friz" Freleng (August 21, 1905May 26, 1995), credited as I. Freleng early in his career, was an American animator, cartoonist, director, producer, and composer known for his work at Warner Bros. Cartoons on the ''Looney Tunes'' and '' ...
's '' Tweetie Pie'', produced by
Warner Bros. Cartoons Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc. was an American animation studio, serving as the in-house animation division of Warner Bros. during the Golden Age of American animation. One of the most successful animation studios in American media history, it was ...
,
Bob Clampett Robert Emerson Clampett Sr. (May 8, 1913 – May 2, 1984) was an American animator, director, producer and puppeteer. He was best known for his work on the '' Looney Tunes'' animated series from Warner Bros. as well as the television shows '' ...
's character Tweety Bird and Freleng's
Sylvester the Cat Sylvester Pussycat, Sr. is a fictional character, an anthropomorphic tuxedo cat in the ''Looney Tunes'' and ''Merrie Melodies'' series of cartoons. Most of his appearances have him often chasing Tweety, Speedy Gonzales, or Hippety Hopper. He appea ...
are first paired together, thus marking the start of the ''Tweety & Sylvester'' series. * May 9: Jack King's ''
Donald Duck Donald Fauntleroy Duck is a cartoon character created by The Walt Disney Company. Donald is an anthropomorphic white duck with a yellow-orange bill, legs, and feet. He typically wears a sailor shirt and cap with a bow tie. Donald is known fo ...
'' cartoon '' Sleepy Time Donald'' is first released, produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. It features Donald suffering from sleepwalking. * May 16 - November 15: A huge strike takes place at Terrytoons, where Paul Terry refuses to negotiate a union contract with the
Screen Cartoonist's Guild Screen Cartoonist's Guild (SCG) was an American labor union formed in 1938 in Los Angeles, California. The SCG was formed in the aftermath of protests at Van Beuren Studios and Fleischer Studios, and represented workers and resolved issues at maj ...
and fires several of his animators.


June

* June 14:
Hanna-Barbera Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Inc. ( ) was an American animation studio and production company which was active from 1957 to 2001. It was founded on July 7, 1957, by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera following the decision of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to c ...
's '' Tom and Jerry'' short ''
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Mouse This is a complete list of the 164 shorts in the ''Tom and Jerry'' series produced and released between 1940 and 2014. Of these, 162 are theatrical shorts, one is a made-for-TV short, and one is a 2-minute sketch shown as part of a telethon. ...
'', produced by MGM, premieres.


July

* July 11: Jack King's ''
Donald Duck Donald Fauntleroy Duck is a cartoon character created by The Walt Disney Company. Donald is an anthropomorphic white duck with a yellow-orange bill, legs, and feet. He typically wears a sailor shirt and cap with a bow tie. Donald is known fo ...
'' cartoon ''
Donald's Dilemma ''Donald's Dilemma'' is a 1947 Walt Disney Studios animated cartoon directed by Jack King and starring Donald and Daisy Duck. It was originally released on July 11, 1947 in the United States. This short is somewhat of a misnomer. Although Do ...
'', produced by the Walt Disney Company, is first released, in which Donald's singing voice improves due to a flower pot falling on his head. * July 12:
Hanna-Barbera Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Inc. ( ) was an American animation studio and production company which was active from 1957 to 2001. It was founded on July 7, 1957, by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera following the decision of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to c ...
's '' Tom and Jerry'' cartoon '' Salt Water Tabby'' premieres, produced by MGM in which Tom and Jerry go to the beach. * July 19: ** George Pal's ''
Tubby the Tuba Tubby is a nickname and surname and may refer to: People Nickname * Tubby Clayton (1885–1972), Anglican clergyman, founder of the Christian movement Toc H * Michael Lindsay Coulton Crawford (1917–2017), Second World War Royal Navy officer an ...
'' is first released. ** Tex Avery's ''
Uncle Tom's Cabaña ''Uncle Tom's Cabaña'' is a 1947 American animated short film directed by Tex Avery. The short is a parody of Harriet Beecher Stowe's 1852 novel ''Uncle Tom's Cabin'', and is Avery's second parody of the novel, the first being ''Uncle Tom's Bunga ...
'', produced by MGM, is first released.


August

* August 30:
Hanna-Barbera Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Inc. ( ) was an American animation studio and production company which was active from 1957 to 2001. It was founded on July 7, 1957, by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera following the decision of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to c ...
's '' Tom and Jerry'' short ''
A Mouse in the House This is a complete list of the 164 shorts in the ''Tom and Jerry'' series produced and released between 1940 and 2014. Of these, 162 are theatrical shorts, one is a made-for-TV short, and one is a 2-minute sketch shown as part of a telethon. ...
'' premieres, produced by MGM in which Tom and a rival cat have to catch Jerry to avoid being kicked out the house.


September

* September 12–25: During the
1947 Cannes Film Festival The 2nd Cannes Film Festival was held from 12 to 25 September 1947. The new building that was meant to host the festival, the Palais du Festival, was still not ready, and the festival was held amid many technical and financial problems. In 1947, ...
the film '' Dumbo'' by Walt Disney Animation receives the ''Grand Prix pour Meilleur Dessin Animé'' (''Grand Prize for Best Animated Film''). * September 20: Tex Avery's ''
Slap Happy Lion ''Slap Happy Lion'' is a 1947 American animated short film directed by Tex Avery and produced by Fred Quimby for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Released on September 20, 1947, the short details the tragic downfall of a lion from king of the beasts to a gibb ...
'', produced by MGM, premieres. * September 27: Jack Kinney, Bill Roberts, Hamilton Luske and William Morgan's '' Fun and Fancy Free'', produced by the Walt Disney Company, premieres. It consists of the shorts ''Bongo'' and ''Mickey and the Beanstalk''.


October

* October 4:
Chuck Jones Charles Martin Jones (September 21, 1912 – February 22, 2002) was an American animator, director, and painter, best known for his work with Warner Bros. Cartoons on the ''Looney Tunes'' and ''Merrie Melodies'' series of shorts. He wrote, produ ...
' '' Little Orphan Airedale'', produced by
Warner Bros. Cartoons Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc. was an American animation studio, serving as the in-house animation division of Warner Bros. during the Golden Age of American animation. One of the most successful animation studios in American media history, it was ...
premieres in which
Charlie Dog Charlie Dog (also known as Rover, Charlie, and sometimes Charles the Dog) is an animated cartoon character in the Warner Brothers ''Looney Tunes'' series of cartoons. The character was featured in nine cartoons between 1941 and 1958. Development ...
makes his debut. * October 10: In
Seymour Kneitel Seymour Kneitel (March 16, 1908 – July 30, 1964) was an American animator, best known for his work with Fleischer Studios and its successor, Famous Studios. Early years Kneitel was born in New York City where he graduated from P.S. 10 in Manh ...
's ''Naughty But Mice'', produced for
Famous Studios Famous Studios (renamed Paramount Cartoon Studios in 1956) was the first animation division of the film studio Paramount Pictures from 1942 to 1967. Famous was founded as a successor company to Fleischer Studios, after Paramount seized contro ...
,
Herman and Katnip ''Herman and Katnip'' are a duo of cartoon characters, Herman the Mouse and Katnip the Cat, that starred in theatrical animated shorts produced by Famous Studios in the 1940s and 1950s. Arnold Stang and Allen Swift were the regular voices of Herma ...
are first paired as a duo. * October 24: Walt Disney testifies for the
House Un-American Activities Committee The House Committee on Un-American Activities (HCUA), popularly dubbed the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), was an investigative committee of the United States House of Representatives, created in 1938 to investigate alleged disloy ...
and accuses several of his former employees of being Communist sympathizers, resulting in several of them being blacklisted.


November

* November 1:
Friz Freleng Isadore "Friz" Freleng (August 21, 1905May 26, 1995), credited as I. Freleng early in his career, was an American animator, cartoonist, director, producer, and composer known for his work at Warner Bros. Cartoons on the ''Looney Tunes'' and '' ...
's '' Bugs Bunny'' short ''
Slick Hare ''Slick Hare'' is a 1947 ''Merrie Melodies'' cartoon, directed by Friz Freleng. The film was released on November 1, 1947, and features Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd. It parodies the Mocambo nightclub in Los Angeles—in the cartoon referred to ...
'', produced by
Warner Bros. Cartoons Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc. was an American animation studio, serving as the in-house animation division of Warner Bros. during the Golden Age of American animation. One of the most successful animation studios in American media history, it was ...
, is first released, a cartoon which features many caricatures of
Hollywood Hollywood usually refers to: * Hollywood, Los Angeles, a neighborhood in California * Hollywood, a metonym for the cinema of the United States Hollywood may also refer to: Places United States * Hollywood District (disambiguation) * Hollywood, ...
celebrities. * November 28: Jack Hannah's ''
Donald Duck Donald Fauntleroy Duck is a cartoon character created by The Walt Disney Company. Donald is an anthropomorphic white duck with a yellow-orange bill, legs, and feet. He typically wears a sailor shirt and cap with a bow tie. Donald is known fo ...
'' cartoon '' Chip an' Dale'', produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, premieres, in which Chip 'n' Dale are first paired with
Donald Duck Donald Fauntleroy Duck is a cartoon character created by The Walt Disney Company. Donald is an anthropomorphic white duck with a yellow-orange bill, legs, and feet. He typically wears a sailor shirt and cap with a bow tie. Donald is known fo ...
.


December

* December 5:
Little Audrey Little Audrey (full name: Audrey Smith) is a fictional character, appearing in early 20th century folklore prior to starring in a series of Paramount Pictures' Famous Studios cartoons from 1947 to 1958. She is considered a variation of the better- ...
debuts in the short film ''Santa's Surprise'', produced by
Famous Studios Famous Studios (renamed Paramount Cartoon Studios in 1956) was the first animation division of the film studio Paramount Pictures from 1942 to 1967. Famous was founded as a successor company to Fleischer Studios, after Paramount seized contro ...
. * December 6: Tex Avery's '' King-Size Canary'' premieres, produced by MGM. * December 13: Jiří Trnka's ''Spalicek'' ('' The Czech Year'') is first released. It is his debut animated feature and will win critical acclaim.


Specific date unknown

* George Moreno Jr.'s ''
Bubble and Squeek ''Bubble and Squeek'' is a British animated cartoon cartoon series, series created in 1946 by George Moreno Jr. It was released by British Animated Productions in Harringay, and was distributed by Pathé, Pathe Pictures. The films revolve aroun ...
'' is first released.


Films released

* January 10 - ''
The Humpbacked Horse Pyotr Pavlovich Yershov (russian: link=no, Пётр Павлович Ершов; – ) was a Russian poet and author of the famous fairy-tale poem ''The Little Humpbacked Horse'' (''Konyok-Gorbunok''). Biography Pyotr Yershov was born in the vil ...
'' (Soviet Union) * January 11 - '' The Crab with the Golden Claws'' (Belgium) * September 27 - '' Fun and Fancy Free'' (United States) * December 13 - '' The Czech Year'' (Czechoslovakia)


Births


January

* January 1: Sigifredo Vega, Colombian actor (Latin American dub voice of
Santa Claus Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, or simply Santa, is a Legend, legendary figure originating in Western Christianity, Western Christian culture who is said to Christmas gift-bringer, bring ...
in '' The Cuphead Show!'', Shikijo in '' Rurouni Kenshin'', Satotz in '' Hunter x Hunter'', Aoi Satan in '' Sakura Wars'', Kilobot in '' Cubix'', Sprong in '' The Secret Show'', Chairface Chippendale in ''
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''), (d.
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). * January 2: Eiji Kusuhara, Japanese-born English actor (voice of Dr. Kamikazi in '' Robotboy''), (d.
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). * January 8: David Bowie, English rock singer and actor (voice of Lord Royal Highness in '' SpongeBob SquarePants'' and Emperor Maltazard in '' Arthur and the Invisibles''), (d.
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). * January 15: Andrea Martin, American-Canadian actress, singer, and comedian (voice of Ms. Fowl in '' The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius'', Splatter Phoenix in '' Darkwing Duck'', Aunt Miriam Pickles in '' Rugrats'', Queen Slug-For-A-Butt in '' Earthworm Jim'', Mad Harriet in '' Superman: The Animated Series'', Mrs. Stoppable in ''
Kim Possible ''Kim Possible'' is an American animated action comedy-adventure television series created by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle for Disney Channel. The title character is a teenage girl tasked with fighting crime on a regular basis while coping wi ...
'', Ms. Meaney in '' The New Woody Woodpecker Show'', Miss Carbuncle in '' Frosty Returns'', Mrs. Bigby in '' Mickey and the Roadster Racers'', Lisa Lorraine in the '' Batman: The Animated Series'' episode "Make 'Em Laugh", Waylon Jeepers' Neighbor in the '' Freakazoid!'' episode "Statuesque"). * January 17: Todd Susman, American actor (voice of P.A. Announcer in the ''
Futurama ''Futurama'' is an American animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series follows the adventures of the professional slacker Philip J. Fry, who is cryogenically preserved for 1000 years a ...
'' episode "
War Is the H-Word "War Is the H-Word" is the seventeenth episode in the second season of the American animated television series ''Futurama'', and the 30th episode of the series overall. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on November 26, 2 ...
"). * January 18: Alfred R. Kahn, American executive (
4Kids Entertainment 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (formerly known as Leisure Concepts, Inc. and later known as 4Licensing Corporation) was an American licensing company. The company was previously also a film and television production company that produced English- dub ...
). * January 19: Wendell Washer, American animator ( Filmation, '' The Scooby-Doo/Dynomutt Hour''), storyboard artist (
Hanna-Barbera Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Inc. ( ) was an American animation studio and production company which was active from 1957 to 2001. It was founded on July 7, 1957, by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera following the decision of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to c ...
, Filmation, ''
The Puppy's Further Adventures ''The Puppy's Further Adventures'' (originally titled ''The Puppy's New Adventures'' for season one) is a 30-minute Saturday morning animated series produced by Ruby-Spears Enterprises (in association with Hanna-Barbera Productions for its first ...
'', Marvel Productions, Disney Television Animation, '' Dragon Tales'', '' The New Woody Woodpecker Show'', Warner Bros. Animation, '' LeapFrog''), character designer (''
The Puppy's Further Adventures ''The Puppy's Further Adventures'' (originally titled ''The Puppy's New Adventures'' for season one) is a 30-minute Saturday morning animated series produced by Ruby-Spears Enterprises (in association with Hanna-Barbera Productions for its first ...
'', '' Blondie and Dagwood'') and writer ('' The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show''), (d.
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). * January 21: Jill Eikenberry, American actress (voice of Mrs. Wilson in the '' Batman Beyond'' episode "Hidden Agenda", Merf in the '' Aaahh!!! Real Monsters'' episode "Where Have All the Monsters Gone?"). * January 28: Hiram Titus, American composer and orchestrator ('' ALF Tales'', '' Attack of the Killer Tomatoes'', '' Saban's Adventures of the Little Mermaid''), (d.
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). * January 29: ** Gerald Polley, American singer, activist and animator, (d.
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). **
Juan Padrón Juan Manuel Padrón Blanco (January 29, 1947 – March 24, 2020) was a Cuban animation director and comics artist, best known as the creator of the comic strip ''Elpidio Valdés''. He was born in Matanzas. From 1963 he published sketches and car ...
, Cuban comics artist and animator (''
Vampires in Havana ''Vampires in Havana'' (Spanish: ''¡Vampiros en La Habana!'') is a 1985 Spanish-language adult animated comedy horror film directed by Juan Padrón and features trumpet performances by Arturo Sandoval. It is an international co-production of Cuba, ...
''), (d.
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). * January 31: Jonathan Banks, American actor (voice of Rick Dicker in '' Incredibles 2'', Black Mask in '' Catwoman: Hunted'', Eruptor in ''
Skylanders Academy ''Skylanders Academy'' is a computer-animated streaming television series produced by TeamTO and Activision Blizzard Studios based on the ''Skylanders'' series. The first season debuted on Netflix on October 28, 2016. A trailer for the series d ...
'', William Murphy in '' F is for Family'', various voices in '' Axe Cop'', Quirin in '' Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure'', Johannes in '' A Tale Dark & Grimm'', Filbrick Pines in the '' Gravity Falls'' episode "
A Tale of Two Stans "A Tale of Two Stans" is the twelfth episode of the Gravity Falls (season 2), second season of the American animated television series ''Gravity Falls'', which was created by Alex Hirsch, and the 32nd episode overall. It was written by Josh Weinste ...
", The Wizard in the '' Mike Tyson Mysteries'' episode "Is Magic Real?",
Composite Superman The Composite Superman is a DC Comics supervillain, an enemy of Superman and Batman. The character first appeared in ''World's Finest Comics'' #142 (June 1964) and was created by Edmond Hamilton and Curt Swan. Fictional character biography Joseph ...
in the ''
Robot Chicken ''Robot Chicken'' is an American adult animated stop motion sketch comedy television series, created and executive produced for Adult Swim by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich along with co-head writers Douglas Goldstein and Tom Root. The writers, ...
'' episode " Robot Chicken DC Comics Special III: Magical Friendship", Coach Crawford in '' The Casagrandes'' episode "Team Effort").


February

* February 2:
Farrah Fawcett Farrah Leni Fawcett (born Ferrah Leni Fawcett; February 2, 1947 – June 25, 2009) was an American actress. A four-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee and six-time Golden Globe Award nominee, Fawcett rose to international fame when she playe ...
, American actress (voice of Faucet in '' The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars'', herself in the '' Johnny Bravo'' episode "Johnny Meets Farrah Fawcett"), (d.
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). * February 5 **
György Gát György Gát (born 5 February 1947, in Budapest, Hungary) (sometimes credited as George Gat) is a Hungarian television director and producer. He is also a regular lecturer at ELTE University in Budapest. Biography Gat's first hit was the crime- ...
, Hungarian director and producer (''
A Fox's Tale ''A Fox's Tale'' is a 2008 Hungarian/British animated film. The film's original Hungarian title is ''Kis Vuk''. It is the sequel to the 1981 film ''The Little Fox''. The English-language voice cast includes Freddie Highmore, Miranda Richardson ...
''), (d.
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). **
Darrell Waltrip Darrell Lee Waltrip (born February 5, 1947) is an American motorsports analyst, author, former national television broadcaster, and stock car driver. He raced from 1972 to 2000 in the NASCAR Cup Series (known as the NASCAR Winston Cup Series dur ...
, American motorsports analyst, author, former national television broadcaster, and stock car driver (voice of Darrell Cartrip in the '' Cars'' franchise). * February 7: Wayne Allwine, American actor (voice of
Mickey Mouse Mickey Mouse is an animated cartoon Character (arts), character co-created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. The longtime mascot of The Walt Disney Company, Mickey is an Anthropomorphism, anthropomorphic mouse who typically wears red sho ...
from 1977-2009), (d.
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). * February 11: Bruce Bickford, American animator (made the surreal clay-animated sequences in
Frank Zappa Frank Vincent Zappa (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American musician, composer, and bandleader. His work is characterized by wikt:nonconformity, nonconformity, Free improvisation, free-form improvisation, sound experimen ...
's concert films ''
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'', '' Baby Snakes'' and '' The Amazing Mr. Bickford''), (d.
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). * February 12: ** Tommy Luske, American actor (voice of Michael Darling in '' Peter Pan''), (d.
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). **
Yuji Nunokawa Yuji Nunokawa ( ja, 布川ゆうじ; 11 February 1947 – 25 December 2022) was a Japanese anime producer, animator and director. Life and career Born in Sakata, Yamagata to a family of tailors, Nunokawa studied at the Nippon Design Welfare ...
, Japanese film director (founder of Pierrot), (d.
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). * February 16:
Giorgio Lopez Giorgio Lopez (16 February 1947 – 10 August 2021) was an Italian actor, voice actor, and theatre director. Biography Born in Naples, Lopez began his career during the late 1960s. Remembered for his work as a stage actor, director and playwrig ...
, Italian voice actor (dub voice of King Harold in the '' Shrek'' franchise and
Scrooge McDuck Scrooge McDuck is a cartoon character created in 1947 by Carl Barks for The Walt Disney Company. Appearing in Disney comics, Scrooge is a Scottish-American anthropomorphic Pekin duck. Like his nephew Donald Duck, he has a yellow-orange bil ...
from Disney), (d.
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). * February 20: Peter Strauss, American actor (voice of Justin in '' The Secret of NIMH'', Stoker in '' Biker Mice from Mars'', Steven Carlyle in the '' Batman: The Animated Series'' episode "House and Garden", Walter Langkowski in '' The Incredible Hulk'' episode "Man to Man, Beast to Beast"). * February 24: Edward James Olmos, Mexican-American actor, director, producer, and activist (voice of Chief Tannabok in '' The Road to El Dorado'', Mito in ''
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind may refer to * Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (manga), ''Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind'' (manga), a manga series by Hayao Miyazaki * Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (film), ''Nausicaä of the Valle ...
'', Chicharrón in '' Coco'',
Molecule Man The Molecule Man (Owen Reece) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in ''Fantastic Four'' #20 in November 1963 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. He is often portrayed as a supervi ...
in ''
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur ''Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur'', or simply ''Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur'', is an American animated television series developed by Steve Loter, Jeffrey M. Howard, and Kate Kondell and produced by Cinema Gypsy Productions, Disney T ...
'', King Pescoro in '' Elena of Avalor'', Gayo "El Jefe" in '' El Americano: The Movie'', Gaff in '' Blade Runner Black Out 2022'', Mr. Ramon in '' The Magic School Bus'' episode "Going Batty", Pit Master in '' The Simpsons'' episode "
Cue Detective "Cue Detective" is the second episode of the twenty-seventh season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons'', and the 576th episode of the series overall. The episode was directed by Timothy Bailey and written by Joel H. Cohen. ...
", Angel Rojas in '' The Batman'' episode "The Bat in the Belfry"). * February 25:
Bill Ratner William Gerald Ratner (born February 25, 1947) is an American voice actor, author and solo performance artist. He is best known as the voice of Flint (G.I. Joe), Flint in Hasbro's syndicated TV cartoon ''G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1985 TV ...
, American voice actor, author and solo performance artist (voice of Flint in '' G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'').


March

* March 6: Rob Reiner, American actor and filmmaker (voiced himself in '' The Simpsons'' episode "
Million Dollar Abie "Million Dollar Abie" is the sixteenth episode of the seventeenth season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons''. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on April 2, 2006. This is the first episode to have ...
"). * March 9: Marv Newland, American-Canadian filmmaker ('' Bambi Meets Godzilla'', '' Sesame Street'', '' Gary Larson's Tales From the Far Side''). * March 18:
Susan Sheridan Susan Haydn Thomas (18 March 1947 – 8 August 2015) better known as Susan Sheridan, was an English voice actress. Her roles included Noddy in '' Noddy's Toyland Adventures'', Princess Sylvia in '' Muzzy in Gondoland'', Trillian in the BBC rad ...
, English actress (voice of Princess Eilonwy in '' The Black Cauldron'', Noddy in ''
Noddy's Toyland Adventures ''Noddy's Toyland Adventures'' is a British children's television programme that was broadcast from September 1992 until April 1994 and December 1994, and again in 2000 on the BBC. It was produced by Cosgrove Hall Films in stop-motion animation. ...
''), (d.
2015 File:2015 Events Collage new.png, From top left, clockwise: Civil service in remembrance of November 2015 Paris attacks; Germanwings Flight 9525 was purposely crashed into the French Alps; the rubble of residences in Kathmandu following the Apri ...
). * March 19: Glenn Close, American actress (voice of Mona Simpson in '' The Simpsons'',
Kala Kala or Kalah may refer to: Religion Hinduism *Kāla, a Sanskrit word meaning ''time'' *Kāla, a Hindu deity of time, destiny, death and destruction closely related to Yama and Shiva. *Kalā, a Sanskrit word meaning ''performing arts'' * Kala Bo, ...
in '' Tarzan'' and '' Tarzan II'', Granny in ''
Hoodwinked ''Hoodwinked!'' is a 2005 computer-animated musical comedy mystery film. It retells the folktale ''Little Red Riding Hood'' as a police procedural, using backstories to show multiple characters' points of view. It was produced independently by B ...
'' and '' Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil'', Mothership in '' 3Below: Tales of Arcadia''). * March 22: Tony Pope, American actor (voice of the Big Bad Wolf in '' Who Framed Roger Rabbit'', Geppetto in '' House of Mouse'', Wreck-Gar in '' The Transformers'', Junior in '' What a Cartoon!'', Scientist in the '' Superman: The Animated Series'' episode "New Kids in Town", continued voice of
Goofy Goofy is a cartoon character created by The Walt Disney Company. He is a tall, Anthropomorphism, anthropomorphic dog who typically wears a turtle neck and vest, with pants, shoes, white gloves, and a tall hat originally designed as a rumpled f ...
), (d.
2004 2004 was designated as an International Year of Rice by the United Nations, and the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle Against Slavery and its Abolition (by UNESCO). Events January * January 3 – Flash Airlines Flight 6 ...
). * March 25:
Elton John Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is a British singer, pianist and composer. Commonly nicknamed the "Rocket Man" after his 1972 hit single of the same name, John has led a commercially successful career a ...
, English singer, pianist, and composer ('' The Lion King'', '' The Road to El Dorado'', '' Gnomeo & Juliet'', voiced himself in the ''
South Park ''South Park'' is an American animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone and developed by Brian Graden for Comedy Central. The series revolves around four boys Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormickand th ...
'' episode " Chef Aid" and '' The Simpsons'' episode "
I'm with Cupid "I'm with Cupid" is the fourteenth episode of the tenth season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons''. It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on Valentine's Day, 1999. The episode takes place on Valentine's D ...
"). * March 27: Chick Vennera, American actor (voice of Pesto in '' Animaniacs'', Lorenzo in '' The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest'', Ferret in '' Static Shock'', Chauffeur in the '' Batman Beyond'' episode "Ace in the Hole"), (d.
2021 File:2021 collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: the James Webb Space Telescope was launched in 2021; Protesters in Yangon, Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, coup d'état; A civil demonstration against the October–November 2021 ...
). * March 30: Haruo Takahashi, Japanese animator ('' Tiger Mask'', '' Silver Fang'', '' Inspector Gadget''), (d.
2024 Predicted and scheduled events * January 1 ** In the United States, books, films, and other works published in 1928 will enter the public domain, assuming there are no changes made to copyright law. ***''Steamboat Willie'', Walt Disney's fi ...
).


April

* April 4: Jacques Frantz, French actor (voice of Obelix in ''
Asterix and the Vikings ''Asterix and the Vikings'' (released in French as ''Astérix et les Vikings'' and Danish as ''Asterix og Vikingerne'') is a 2006 Danish animated adventure film based on the French comic book series ''Asterix'', written by Stefan Fjeldmark and J ...
''), (d.
2021 File:2021 collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: the James Webb Space Telescope was launched in 2021; Protesters in Yangon, Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, coup d'état; A civil demonstration against the October–November 2021 ...
). * April 6: John Ratzenberger, American actor ( Pixar). * April 11: Meshach Taylor, American actor (voice of Cecil in '' The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue'', Doctor Harris in the '' Static Shock'' episode "Aftershock"), (d.
2014 File:2014 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Stocking up supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) for the Western African Ebola virus epidemic; Citizens examining the ruins after the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping; Bundles of wat ...
). * April 12: **
David Letterman David Michael Letterman (born April 12, 1947) is an American television host, comedian, writer and producer. He hosted late night television talk shows for 33 years, beginning with the February 1, 1982 debut of ''Late Night with David Letterman' ...
, American television host and comedian (voice of Mötley Crüe Roadie in '' Beavis and Butt-Head Do America'', himself in '' The Simpsons'' episode "
The D'oh-cial Network "The D'oh-cial Network" is the eleventh episode of the twenty-third season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons''. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on January 15, 2012. In the episode, Lisa is sad t ...
" and the ''
Beavis and Butt-Head ''Beavis and Butt-Head'' is an American adult animated series created by Mike Judge. The series follows Beavis and Butt-Head, both voiced by Judge, a pair of teenage slackers characterized by their apathy, lack of intelligence, lowbrow humor, ...
'' episode "Late Night with Butt-Head"). ** Dan Lauria, American actor (voice of Sean Foley in the '' Static Shock'' episode "Sons of the Fathers", Bill Wallace in the '' Batman Beyond'' episode "Earth Mover"). ** Tom Clancy, American novelist (voiced himself in '' The Simpsons'' episode "
Diatribe of a Mad Housewife "Diatribe of a Mad Housewife" is the tenth episode of the fifteenth season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons''. It originally aired on the Fox Network in the United States on January 25, 2004. Marge is inspired to write a ...
"), (d.
2013 File:2013 Events Collage V2.png, From left, clockwise: Edward Snowden becomes internationally famous for leaking classified NSA wiretapping information; Typhoon Haiyan kills over 6,000 in the Philippines and Southeast Asia; The Dhaka garment fact ...
). * April 16: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, American former professional basketball player (voiced himself in '' The Critic'' episode "A Day at the Races and A Night at the Opera", and '' The Simpsons'' episode "
Love Is a Many Strangled Thing "Love Is a Many Strangled Thing" is the seventeenth episode of the twenty-second season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons''. It first aired on Fox in the United States on March 27, 2011. Plot After saving Mr. Burns' life ...
"). * April 18: ** James Woods, American actor (voice of
Hades Hades (; grc-gre, ᾍδης, Háidēs; ), in the ancient Greek religion and myth, is the god of the dead and the king of the underworld, with which his name became synonymous. Hades was the eldest son of Cronus and Rhea, although this also ...
in the '' Hercules'' franchise and '' House of Mouse'', the Narrator in '' Hooves of Fire'', Dr. Phillium Benedict in '' Recess: School's Out'', Falcon in ''
Stuart Little 2 ''Stuart Little 2'' is a 2002 American live action/computer-animated comedy film directed by Rob Minkoff and starring Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, and Jonathan Lipnicki, and the voices of Michael J. Fox as Stuart Little and Nathan Lane as Snowbell th ...
'', Gloomius Maximus in '' Rolie Polie Olie: The Great Defender of Fun'', Reggie Belafonte in '' Surf's Up'', Owlman in '' Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths'', Victor in '' Bling'', Lex Luthor in '' Justice League Action'', Major Baklava in the '' Clerks: The Animated Series'' episode "Leonardo Is Caught In The Grip Of An Outbreak Of Randal's Imagination And Patrick Swayze Either Does Or Doesn't Work In The New Pet Store", Manny Kowalski in the ''
Odd Job Jack ''Odd Job Jack'' is a Canadian adult animated sitcom starring Don McKellar, about one man's misadventures in temporary employment. Seen on and produced for The Comedy Network, a cable specialty channel, Adult Swim and MuchMusic in Latin America, ...
'' episode "Orgy: The Musical", himself in '' The Simpsons'' episode " Homer and Apu" and ''
Family Guy ''Family Guy'' is an American animated sitcom originally conceived and created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The show centers around the Griffin family, Griffins, a dysfunctional family consisting of parents Peter Griff ...
''). **
Jerzy Stuhr Jerzy Oskar Stuhr (; born 18 April 1947) is a Polish film and theatre actor. He is one of the most popular, influential and versatile Polish actors. He also works as a screenwriter, film director and drama professor. He served as the Rector of th ...
, Polish actor, director and screenwriter (Polish dub voice of Mushu in the ''Mulan'' franchise, Donkey in the ''Shrek'' franchise), (d.
2024 Predicted and scheduled events * January 1 ** In the United States, books, films, and other works published in 1928 will enter the public domain, assuming there are no changes made to copyright law. ***''Steamboat Willie'', Walt Disney's fi ...
). * April 21:
Iggy Pop James Newell Osterberg Jr. (born April 21, 1947), known professionally as Iggy Pop, is an American singer, musician, songwriter and actor. Called the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Godfather of Punk", he was the vocalist and lyricist of ...
, American musician and actor (voice of one of the Baby Singers in '' The Rugrats Movie'', Darkos in '' Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds'', Texas Red in the '' Mr. Pickles'' episode "Where Is Mr. Pickles?", Sneaky Silverado in the '' Sheriff Callie's Wild West'' episode "Blazing Skaters", Jerry in the ''
American Dad! ''American Dad!'' is an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane, Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman for the Fox Broadcasting Company. Since 2014, the series has been airing new episodes on TBS. ''American Dad!'' is the first television ...
'' episode "American Dream Factory", Lil' Rummy in the '' Lil' Bush'' episode "Anthem/China", singing voice of Mok Swagger in ''
Rock & Rule ''Rock & Rule'' (known as ''Ring of Power'' outside North America) is a 1983 Canadian adult animated musical science fantasy film featuring the voices of Don Francks, Greg Salata and Susan Roman. It was produced and directed by Michael Hirsh, Pat ...
'', performed the theme song of '' Space Goofs''). * April 25: Joana Brito, Mexican actress (Latin American dub voice of Mama Odie in '' The Princess and the Frog'', Eema in '' Dinosaur'', Frances Albacore in '' Cats Don't Dance'', Zira in '' The Lion King II: Simba's Pride'', Morgana in '' The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea''), (d.
2023 Events Predicted and scheduled events * January 1 ** In the United States, books, films, and other works published in 1927 will enter the public domain, assuming there are no changes made to copyright law. ** Croatia will adopt the eu ...
). * April 26: ** Ron McLarty, American actor, playwright and novelist (voice of Papa Bear and the Narrator in '' The Berenstain Bears'' specials, the General in '' Courage the Cowardly Dog''), (d.
2020 2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of events, COVID- ...
). ** Betty G. Birney, American author and television writer ('' Snorks'', DIC Entertainment, '' Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series'', ''
Doug Doug is a male personal name (or, depending on which definition of "personal name" one uses, part of a personal name). It is sometimes a given name (or "first name"), but more often it is hypocorism (affectionate variation of a personal name) which ...
'', ''
Bobby's World ''Bobby's World'' (originally known as ''The World According to Bobby'') is an American animated comedy children's television series, which ran from September 8, 1990, to February 23, 1998, on the Fox Kids network. The show was created by Canadi ...
'', '' Adventures from the Book of Virtues'').


May

* May 8: Greg Finley, American voice actor (Captain Gloval and Anatole Leonard in '' Robotech'' franchise), (d.
2024 Predicted and scheduled events * January 1 ** In the United States, books, films, and other works published in 1928 will enter the public domain, assuming there are no changes made to copyright law. ***''Steamboat Willie'', Walt Disney's fi ...
). * May 10: Marion Ramsey, American actress and singer (voice of D.I. Holler in '' The Addams Family'', Laverne Hooks and Teacher in the ''
Robot Chicken ''Robot Chicken'' is an American adult animated stop motion sketch comedy television series, created and executive produced for Adult Swim by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich along with co-head writers Douglas Goldstein and Tom Root. The writers, ...
'' episode " Sausage Fest"), (d.
2021 File:2021 collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: the James Webb Space Telescope was launched in 2021; Protesters in Yangon, Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, coup d'état; A civil demonstration against the October–November 2021 ...
). * May 13:
Edgar Burcksen Edgar Burcksen (born 13 May 1947, Apeldoorn), is a Dutch film editor, who moved to the United States in 1985 after editing over 15 films in the Netherlands. He is a member of the American Cinema Editors and is fluent in English, German, French and ...
, Dutch editor (''
The Betty Boop Movie Mystery ''The Betty Boop Movie Mystery '' (also known as ''Betty Boop's Hollywood Mystery'') is a 1989 animated special starring Betty Boop. Story The story is set in the 1930s, reflecting on the original Max Fleischer style of animation. Betty works ...
'', '' Seabert''), (d.
2024 Predicted and scheduled events * January 1 ** In the United States, books, films, and other works published in 1928 will enter the public domain, assuming there are no changes made to copyright law. ***''Steamboat Willie'', Walt Disney's fi ...
). * May 16: Bill Smitrovich, American actor (voice of Ronny Boxer and Frank Watt in '' Batman Beyond'',
Daredevil Daredevil may refer to: * A stunt performer Arts and media Comics * Daredevil (Lev Gleason Publications), a fictional 1940s superhero popularized by writer-artist Charles Biro * Daredevil (Marvel Comics character), a Marvel comic book superher ...
in the ''
Fantastic Four The Fantastic Four is a superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The team debuted in ''The Fantastic Four'' #1 ( cover dated Nov. 1961), helping usher in a new level of realism in the medium. It was the first ...
'' episode "And a Blind Man Shall Lead Them").


June

* June 3: Shuki Levy, Israeli-American composer ( DIC Entertainment,
Ruby-Spears Enterprises Ruby-Spears Productions (also known as Ruby-Spears Enterprises) was a Burbank, California–based American entertainment production company that specialized in animation with another branch in Rome, Italy. This company was founded in 1977 by ...
, '' He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'', '' She-Ra: Princess of Power'') and producer (co-founder of Saban Entertainment). * June 6: Robert Englund, American actor (voice of Felix Faust in '' Justice League'' and '' Justice League Unlimited'', Anti-Pops in ''
Regular Show ''Regular Show'' (known as ''Regular Show in Space'' during its eighth season) is an American animated sitcom created by J. G. Quintel for Cartoon Network. It ran from September 6, 2010, to January 16, 2017, over the course of eight seasons a ...
'', Vulture in '' The Spectacular Spider-Man'',
Riddler The Riddler (Edward Nigma, later Edward Nygma or Edward Nashton) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang, and debuted in ''Detective Comics'' #140 in Oc ...
in '' The Batman'', Pluto in the '' Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.'' episode "The Tale of Hercules", Myglom in the '' Green Lantern: The Animated Series'' episode "Razer's Edge", Dormammu in '' The Super Hero Squad Show'' episode "Enter: Dormammu!", Ringmaster in the ''
Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! (commonly known by its acronym, ''SRMTHFG'', or simply, ''Super Robot Monkey Team'') is an anime-influenced animation, anime-influenced television series created by Ciro Nieli, one of the directors of ''Teen Titans (TV series), Teen Titans'', and ...
'' episode "Circus of Ooze"). * June 17: Brothers Quay, American stop-motion animators. * June 21: Michael Gross, American actor (voice of Don in '' Dan Vs.'', Lloyd Ventrix in the '' Batman: The Animated Series'' episode "See No Evil", Warren McGinnis in the '' Batman Beyond'' episode "Rebirth"). * June 22: David Lander, American actor and comedian (voice of Smart Ass the Weasel in '' Who Framed Roger Rabbit'', Doc-Boy Arbuckle in '' A Garfield Christmas Special'' and '' The Garfield Show'', Horace Badun in '' 101 Dalmatians: The Series'', Arthur in '' Jungle Cubs'', Thumper in '' A Bug's Life'', Squiggy in '' The Simpsons'' episode " Helter Shelter", Nitro in the '' Batman: The Animated Series'' episode "Appointment in Crime Alley", Henry in '' Oswald'', Sqweek in the '' Superman: The Animated Series'' episode "The Main Man", the title character in the '' Hey Arnold!'' episode "The Sewer King"), (d.
2020 2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of events, COVID- ...
). * June 24:
Peter Weller Peter Weller (born June 24, 1947) is an American film and stage actor, television director, and art historian. He has appeared in more than 70 films and television series, including ''RoboCop'' (1987) and its sequel ''RoboCop 2'' (1990), in whic ...
, American actor (voice of
Batman Batman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in Detective Comics 27, the 27th issue of the comic book ''Detective Comics'' on ...
in '' Batman: The Dark Knight Returns'', Sergeant Hardcop in ''
JJ Villard's Fairy Tales ''JJ Villard's Fairy Tales'' is an American adult animated horror comedy television series created by J.J. Villard. The series premiered on Cartoon Network's late night programming block, Adult Swim on May 11, 2020. Cast *J.J. Villard as Police ...
'', Dr. Stern in the ''
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur ''Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur'', or simply ''Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur'', is an American animated television series developed by Steve Loter, Jeffrey M. Howard, and Kate Kondell and produced by Cinema Gypsy Productions, Disney T ...
'' episode "In the Heist"). * June 26: Robert Siegel, American retired radio journalist (voice of Diana's Ringtone in the ''
BoJack Horseman ''BoJack Horseman'' is an American adult animation, adult animated Black comedy, black Comedy drama, comedy-drama streaming television series created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg. It stars the voices of Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F ...
'' episode "Thoughts and Prayers", himself in '' The Simpsons'' episode "
Opposites A-Frack "Opposites A-Frack" is the fifth episode in the twenty-sixth season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons'', and the 557th episode of the series overall. It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on November 2, 201 ...
"). * June 29: Richard Lewis, American actor and comedian (voice of Old Beggar in the '' Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child'' episode "The Golden Goose", Richard in the '' Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist'' episode "Undercover", Neurosis in the '' Hercules'' episode "Hercules and the Tiff on Olympus", the Golem in '' The Simpsons'' episode " Treehouse of Horror XVII", Buddy in the '' Pound Puppies'' episode "Rebel Without a Collar", Ziggy Abler in the ''
BoJack Horseman ''BoJack Horseman'' is an American adult animation, adult animated Black comedy, black Comedy drama, comedy-drama streaming television series created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg. It stars the voices of Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F ...
'' episode ''"''Head in the Clouds''"''), (d.
2024 Predicted and scheduled events * January 1 ** In the United States, books, films, and other works published in 1928 will enter the public domain, assuming there are no changes made to copyright law. ***''Steamboat Willie'', Walt Disney's fi ...
).


July

* July 2: Larry David, American comedian, writer and actor (voiced himself in the ''
TripTank ''TripTank'' is an American adult animated sketch comedy television series which premiered April 2, 2014 on Comedy Central. The show is made up of various sketches, portrayed by multiple animation styles created by many different animators and w ...
'' episode "Roy & Ben's Day Off"). * July 22:
Albert Brooks Albert Brooks (born Albert Lawrence Einstein ; July 22, 1947) is an American actor and filmmaker. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for 1987's '' Broadcast News'' and was widely praised for his performance as a ...
, American actor, comedian and filmmaker (voice of Mickey Barnes and Kip Chogi in ''
Hot Wheels Hot Wheels is an American brand of scale model cars introduced by American toymaker Mattel in 1968. It was the primary competitor of Matchbox until 1997, when Mattel bought Tyco Toys, then owner of Matchbox. Many automobile manufacturers have ...
'', Hank Scorpio, Cowboy Bob, Jacques, Brad Goodman, Tab Spangler, Dr. Raufbold and Music Manager in '' The Simpsons'', Marlin in ''
Finding Nemo ''Finding Nemo'' is a 2003 American computer-animated comedy-drama adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Andrew Stanton with co-direction by Lee Unkrich, the screenplay was writ ...
'' and '' Finding Dory'', Russ Cargill in ''
The Simpsons Movie ''The Simpsons Movie'' is a 2007 American animated comedy film based on the long-running animated sitcom ''The Simpsons''. The film was directed by the show's supervising director David Silverman and stars the show's regular cast of Dan Caste ...
'', The Businessman in '' The Little Prince'', Tiberius in '' The Secret Life of Pets''). * July 24: Robert Hays, American actor (voice of
Iron Man Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. The charact ...
in ''
Iron Man Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. The charact ...
'', '' The Incredible Hulk'', and ''
Spider-Man Spider-Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appeared in the anthology comic book '' Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August 1962) in the ...
'', Edward Lytener/Luminus in '' Superman: The Animated Series'', Reed Daley in '' An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster'', Squeak in ''The Nutcracker and the Mouse King''). * July 26: Julio Fernández, Spanish film producer ('' El Cid: The Legend'', ''
Pinocchio 3000 ''Pinocchio 3000'' (or ''P3K -'' ''Pinocchio 3000'') is a 2004 computer-animated science fantasy film directed by Daniel Robichaud and distributed by Christal Films. The film is a futuristic science fiction interpretation of the classic 1883 nov ...
'', '' El Ratón Pérez'', '' Nocturna'', '' Donkey Xote''). * July 28: Sally Struthers, American actress (voice of Pebbles Flintstone in '' The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show'', Rebecca Cunningham in '' TaleSpin''). * July 30: **
Arnold Schwarzenegger Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (born July 30, 1947) is an Austrian and American actor, film producer, businessman, retired professional bodybuilder and politician who served as the 38th governor of California between 2003 and 2011. ''Time'' ...
, Austrian-American actor, film producer, businessman, former bodybuilder and 38th governor of California (voice of Baron Friedrich von Steuben in '' Liberty's Kids'', Arnold Armstrong/Captain Fantastic in ''
Superhero Kindergarten ''Superhero Kindergarten'' (also known as ''Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten'') is a superhero streaming television series starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Desiree Burch. The series is created by Stan Lee, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Andy Heyw ...
'', Game Show Host in the '' Little Demon'' episode "Everybody's Dying For the Weekend"). ** William Atherton, American actor (voice of Doctor Destiny in the '' Justice League'' episode "Only a Dream").


August

* August 5: Larry Kenney, American voice actor (voice of Lion-O in '' ThunderCats'', Jaga in '' ThunderCats Roar'', the
Chief Chief may refer to: Title or rank Military and law enforcement * Chief master sergeant, the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force * Chief of police, the head of a police department * Chief of the boa ...
in '' Teen Titans Go!'', Count Chocula in commercials for
Monster Cereals The monster cereals are a line of breakfast cereals produced by General Mills Corporation in North America. The line was introduced in 1971 and, at various times, has included five brands, each featuring a cartoon version of a classic movie ...
, Sonny the Cuckoo Bird in ads for Coco Puffs). * August 13: John Stocker, Canadian voice actor and director (voice of Toad in '' The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' and ''
The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'' is an animated television series. It premiered on September 8, 1990, on NBC. It is the second animated series to be based on Nintendo's ''Mario'' video game series and is loosely based on the video game ' ...
'', Beastly in '' The Care Bears Family'', Thompson in '' The Adventures of Tintin'', Fungus in '' Stunt Dawgs'', Graydon Creed and
Leech Leeches are segmented parasitic or predatory worms that comprise the subclass Hirudinea within the phylum Annelida. They are closely related to the oligochaetes, which include the earthworm, and like them have soft, muscular segmented bodie ...
in ''
X-Men: The Animated Series ''X-Men'', also known as ''X-Men: The Animated Series'', is an animated superhero television series which debuted on October 31, 1992, in the United States on the Fox Kids Network. ''X-Men'' was Marvel Comics' second attempt at an animated X-Men ...
'', Newton Gimmick in '' The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin'', Gun Grinder in '' Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors'', Bugsy Vile in '' Dog City'', Ultron in '' The Avengers: United They Stand''). * August 20:
Ray Wise Raymond Herbert Wise (born August 20, 1947) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Leland Palmer in ''Twin Peaks'' (1990–1991, 2017) and its prequel film '' Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me'' (1992), Vice President Hal Gardner i ...
, American actor (voice of Perry White in '' Superman: Doomsday'', Jim Gordon in '' Batman: The Killing Joke'', Plunch Runch in the '' Hot Streets'' episode "The Moon Master"). * August 22: ** Barbara Pyle, American producer, filmmaker and environmental activist (co-creator of '' Captain Planet and the Planeteers''). ** Cindy Williams, American actress and producer (voice of Shirley Feeney in '' Laverne & Shirley in the Army'', Gerri Poveri in '' The Magic School Bus'' episode "Ups and Downs"), (d.
2023 Events Predicted and scheduled events * January 1 ** In the United States, books, films, and other works published in 1927 will enter the public domain, assuming there are no changes made to copyright law. ** Croatia will adopt the eu ...
). **
Tibor Hernádi Tibor Hernádi (22 August 1947 – 26 July 2012) was a Hungarian animation director, film director, producer, screenwriter and storyboard artist. Hernádi has served as an animation director and layout artist in several animated films throughout ...
, Hungarian animator, film director, producer, screenwriter and storyboard artist ('' Felix the Cat: The Movie'', ''
The Seventh Brother ''The Seventh Brother'' ( hu, A hetedik testvér; german: Bobo und die Hasenbande) is a 1995 Hungarian-German-American animated fantasy-comedy-drama film for children made and produced at Hungary's Pannonia Film Studio. It was co-produced with Magy ...
'', made various
Red Bull Red Bull is a brand of energy drinks of Austria, Austrian company Red Bull GmbH. With 38% market share, it is the most popular energy drink brand as of 2019. Since its launch in 1987, more than 100 billion cans of Red Bull have been sold worldwid ...
animated TV commercials), (d.
2012 File:2012 Events Collage V3.png, From left, clockwise: The passenger cruise ship Costa Concordia lies capsized after the Costa Concordia disaster; Damage to Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, New Jersey as a result of Hurricane Sandy; People gather ...
). * August 28:
Alice Playten Alice Playten (''née'' Plotkin; August 28, 1947 – June 25, 2011) was an American actress known for her high-pitched, child-like voice. Life and career Born in New York City, Playten began her career at age 11 in the Broadway musical ''Gypsy ...
, American voice actress (voice of Gloria in '' Heavy Metal'', Baby Lickety-Split and Baby Moondancer in Generation 1 of ''
My Little Pony ''My Little Pony'' (''MLP'') is a toy line and media franchise developed by American toy company Hasbro. The first toys were developed by Bonnie Zacherle, Charles Muenchinger, and Steve D'Aguanno, and were produced in 1981. The ponies feature c ...
'', Poindexter in '' Felix the Cat: The Movie'', Beebe Bluff in ''
Doug Doug is a male personal name (or, depending on which definition of "personal name" one uses, part of a personal name). It is sometimes a given name (or "first name"), but more often it is hypocorism (affectionate variation of a personal name) which ...
''), (d.
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). * August 29: Arthur Burghardt, American actor (voice of Destro in '' G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'', Devastator in '' The Transformers'', Turbo in '' Challenge of the GoBots'', Pete in '' The Prince and the Pauper''). * August 31: ** Mona Marshall, American voice actress (voice of Inari in '' Naruto'', Izzy Izumi in the ''
Digimon , short for "Digital Monsters" ( ''Dejitaru Monsutā''), is a Japanese media franchise encompassing virtual pet toys, anime, manga, video games, films and a trading card game. The franchise focuses on the eponymous creatures, who inhabit a "Di ...
'' franchise, the title character in '' Doraemon'', Mokey in '' Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series'', Sylvia Sundew in '' Amphibia'',
Betty Brant Elizabeth Brant is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually in stories featuring the superhero Spider-Man. She is the personal secretary of J. Jonah Jameson at the ''Daily Bugle'', and served as b ...
in ''
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''). ** Steve Perry, American television writer ('' Gargoyles'', '' Batman: The Animated Series'').


September

* September 6: ** Jane Curtin, American actress and comedian (voice of Prymaat in '' Coneheads'', Muffy in '' Antz'', Algid Bunk in ''
Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom ''Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom'' is a 2016 animated film based on the graphic novel of the same name, itself inspired by the writings of American horror author H. P. Lovecraft. Two sequels, ''Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom ...
'',
Hippolyte In Classical Greek mythology, Hippolyta, or Hippolyte (; grc-gre, Ἱππολύτη ''Hippolytē'') was a daughter of Ares and Otrera, queen of the Amazons, and a sister of Antiope (Amazon) , Antiope and Melanippe. She wore her father Ares' Zo ...
in the '' Hercules'' episode "Hercules and the Girdle of Hippolyte", Mrs. Clemperer in the '' Recess'' episode "Wild Child", Lady Ada Lovelace in the '' Cyberchase'' episode "Hugs and Witches"). ** Keone Young, American actor (voice of Ishiyama in '' Ben 10'', Mr. Negative in '' Ultimate Spider-Man'', Luiong Lao Shi in '' American Dragon: Jake Long'', Silver Samurai in '' Wolverine and the X-Men'', Storm Shadow in '' G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'', Wu-Chang in '' Sofia the First'', Jun Sato in '' Star Wars Rebels'', Dr. Ho in '' Batman Beyond'', Mr. Wu in '' The Mighty B!'', Kaz in '' Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi'', Jeong Jeong and Captain Li in '' Avatar: The Last Airbender'', Wu Yong in '' Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness'', Kojiro Sasaki and Guan Yu in '' Record of Ragnarok'', Kamahachi in '' Star Wars: Visions''). * September 14: Sam Neill, New Zealand actor, director, producer and screenwriter (voice of Sam Sawnoff in '' The Magic Pudding'', Allomere in '' Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole'', Frankie Scales in '' Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal'', Tommy Brock in '' Peter Rabbit'' and '' Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway'', Molloy in '' The Simpsons'' episode " Homer the Vigilante", Monogatron Leader in the '' Rick and Morty'' episode " The Old Man and the Seat"). * September 20: Steve Gerber, American writer, ('' Thundarr the Barbarian'', '' Dungeons & Dragons'', '' G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'', '' The Transformers'', '' Superman: The Animated Series''), (d.
2008 File:2008 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: Lehman Brothers went bankrupt following the Subprime mortgage crisis; Cyclone Nargis killed more than 138,000 in Myanmar; A scene from the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing; ...
). * September 23: Mary Kay Place, American actress (voice of the Narrator in ''
My Father's Dragon ''My Father's Dragon'' is a 1948 children's novel by Ruth Stiles Gannett, with illustrations by her stepmother Ruth Chrisman Gannett. The novel is about a young boy, Elmer, who runs away to Wild Island to rescue a baby dragon. Both a Newbery Ho ...
'', Nancy in '' The Wild Thornberrys'' episode "Birthday Quake"). * September 27: Meat Loaf, American rock singer and actor (voiced himself in the ''
South Park ''South Park'' is an American animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone and developed by Brian Graden for Comedy Central. The series revolves around four boys Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormickand th ...
'' episode " Chef Aid"), (d.
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). * September 29: **
Hubert Gagnon Hubert Gagnon (September 29, 1947 – June 7, 2020) was a Canadian actor from Quebec. He was noted for being the voice-over of Homer Simpson and Grampa Simpson in the Canadian French-version of ''The Simpsons''. He also acted in television and ...
, Canadian voice actor (dub voice of Optimus Prime in '' Transformers'', and
Homer Simpson Homer Jay Simpson is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the American animated sitcom ''The Simpsons''. He is voiced by Dan Castellaneta and first appeared, along with the rest of his family, in ''The Tracey Ullman Show'' short "G ...
and Grampa Simpson in '' The Simpsons''), (d.
2020 2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of events, COVID- ...
). ** Greg Irons, American underground cartoonist, animator, poster- and tattoo artist ('' Yellow Submarine''), (d.
1984 Events January * January 1 – The Bornean Sultanate of Brunei gains full independence from the United Kingdom, having become a British protectorate in 1888. * January 7 – Brunei becomes the sixth member of the Association of Southeast A ...
). *September 30: Haunani Minn, American actress (voice of Cinnamon Teal and Sen-Sen in '' DuckTales'', Mrs. Lee and Dr. Dihn in '' Clifford the Big Red Dog'', Dr. Lee in the '' Batman: The Animated Series'' episode "Blind as a Bat", Mrs. Kim in the '' Static Shock'' episode "Tantrum"), (d.
2014 File:2014 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Stocking up supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) for the Western African Ebola virus epidemic; Citizens examining the ruins after the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping; Bundles of wat ...
).


October

* October 1: ** Stephen Collins, American former actor (voice of Tony Maychek / Earthmover in the '' Batman Beyond'' episode "Earth Mover", Howard Stark in the '' Avengers Assemble'' episode "Thanos Rising"). ** Carolyn Seymour, English actress (voice of Kara In-Ze in the '' Superman: The Animated Series'' episode "Little Girl Lost", Agent B in '' The Replacements'' episode "London Calling", Moira in '' The Legend of Prince Valiant'' episode "The Princess Aleta", Sarah in '' The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest'' episode "The Spectre of the Pine Barrens"). * October 6:
Han Peekel Han Peekel (6 October 1947 – 14 December 2022) was a Dutch television producer, writer, radio- and television presenter. He was best known as presenter of television programs as and . Peekel also produced television shows and wrote books. Bio ...
, Dutch comics scholar, singer, and TV presenter (''Wordt Vervolgd''), (d.
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). * October 12: Julie McWhirter, American retired voice actress and impressionist (voice of the title character in '' Jeannie'', Bubbles in '' Jabberjaw'', Casper the Friendly Ghost in '' Casper and the Angels'', Vampira in ''
Drak Pack ''Drak Pack'' is a 1980 animated television series about the classic Universal Monsters villains fighting for good. It aired in the United States on CBS Saturday Morning from September 6 to December 20, 1980. It was produced by the Australian divi ...
'', Huckleberry Pie in ''
Strawberry Shortcake Strawberry shortcake may refer to: * Strawberry shortcake (dessert), a shortcake served with strawberries * "Strawberry Shortcake, Huckleberry Pie," a song published in 1956; a version by The Brother Sisters was released by Mercury Records in 196 ...
'', Kanga in '' Winnie the Pooh and a Day For Eeyore'',
Baby Smurf ''Baby Smurf'' (original French title:'' Le Bébé Schtroumpf'') is the twelfth album of the original French-language Smurfs comic series created by Belgian artist Peyo. Apart from the titular story, it contains three more: ''The Handy Smurf'', ...
and Sassette Smurf in '' The Smurfs'', Betty Rubble in ''
The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones ''The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones'' is a 1987 animated crossover made-for-television film produced by Hanna-Barbera for syndication as part of the '' Hanna-Barbera Superstars 10'' series. The two-hour special stars the cast of the Hanna-Barbe ...
''). * October 17: Michael McKean, American actor, comedian, screenwriter, musician, and member of Spinal Tap (voice of Cecil in '' Jungle Cubs'', Jasper Badun in '' 101 Dalmatians: The Series'', Johnny Stitches in '' Hey Arnold!'', Sarousch in '' The Hunchback of Notre Dame II'', Lou Pickles in '' Rugrats'', Argyle in '' My Little Pony: A New Generation'', Evelyn Throckmorton in '' Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law'', Bartholomew Wolper in '' Batman: The Dark Knight Returns'', Uncle Humidor in '' The 7D'', Mr. Locks in '' Goldie & Bear'',
David St. Hubbins David Ivor St. Hubbins is a fictional character in the mockumentary film ''This Is Spinal Tap'' (1984). In the film, he is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the mock rock band Spinal Tap. David is played by actor Michael McKean, who improv ...
, Arthur Fortune and Jerry Rude in '' The Simpsons'', Bob Hiney in the '' Duckman'' episode "A Civil War", Jeffrey Otitus in the '' Road Rovers'' episode "Reigning Cats and Dogs", King Raymond in the '' Johnny Bravo'' episode "Jungle Boy in Mr. Monkeyman", L.G. Algae in '' The Angry Beavers'' episode "Pond Scum", 1950s Joker in '' The New Batman Adventures'' episode "Legends of the Dark Knight", Ian Peek in the '' Batman Beyond'' episode "Sneak Peak", Bobby Lightfoot in the '' As Told by Ginger'' episode "Family Therapy", Sgt. O'Shaughnessey in the '' Justice League'' episode "Legends", Kalgoron in '' The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy'' episode "Wrath of the Spider Queen", Vultaire in the '' ThunderCats'' episode "What Lies Above", Emperor Zing in the ''
American Dad! ''American Dad!'' is an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane, Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman for the Fox Broadcasting Company. Since 2014, the series has been airing new episodes on TBS. ''American Dad!'' is the first television ...
'' episode " Lost in Space"). * October 23: Trixie Flynn, American production assistant ('' The Simpsons'', '' The Critic''), (d.
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). * October 24:
Kevin Kline Kevin Delaney Kline (born October 24, 1947) is an American actor. He is the recipient of an Academy Award and three Tony Awards. In addition, he has received nominations for two British Academy Film Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and five ...
, American actor (voice of Phoebus in '' The Hunchback of Notre Dame'' and '' The Hunchback of Notre Dame II'', Tulio in '' The Road to El Dorado'', Andre in '' The Tale of Despereaux'', Calvin Fischoeder in '' Bob's Burgers''). * October 29:
Richard Dreyfuss Richard Stephen Dreyfuss (; born Dreyfus; October 29, 1947) is an American actor. He is known for starring in popular films during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, including ''American Graffiti'' (1973), ''Jaws'' (1975), ''Close Encounters of the T ...
, American actor (voice of Mr. Centipede in '' James and the Giant Peach'', Scoop in '' Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Island of Misfit Toys'', Captain Acrab in the '' Bubble Guppies'' episode "The Jaw-some Sharkventure!", himself in the ''
Family Guy ''Family Guy'' is an American animated sitcom originally conceived and created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The show centers around the Griffin family, Griffins, a dysfunctional family consisting of parents Peter Griff ...
'' episodes " Three Kings" and "
Peter-assment "Peter-assment" is the 14th episode of the eighth season of the animated comedy series '' Family Guy''. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on March 21, 2010. The title of the episode, like Season 4's "Petarded", " Peterotica" and "P ...
"). * October 30: Herschel Weingrod, American screenwriter ('' Space Jam'').


November

* November 3: Joe Lala, American musician and actor (voice of Mr. Estevez in '' The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius'', Hector's Dad in '' Ozzy & Drix'', Enrique in the ''
All Grown Up! ''All Grown Up!'' is an American animated television series created by Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, and Paul Germain for Nickelodeon. It served as a continuation of the series ''Rugrats'', as explores the daily lives of protagonist Tommy Pickles ...
'' episode "Dude, Where's My Horse?", Leonardo da Vinci in the '' Time Squad'' episode "Daddio DaVinci", additional voices in ''
Monsters, Inc. ''Monsters, Inc.'' (also known as ''Monsters, Incorporated'') is a 2001 American computer-animated Monster movie, monster comedy film produced by Pixar, Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. Featuring the voices of John Goodman, B ...
'', '' The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat'', and '' The Legend of Calamity Jane''), (d.
2014 File:2014 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Stocking up supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) for the Western African Ebola virus epidemic; Citizens examining the ruins after the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping; Bundles of wat ...
). * November 9:
Robert David Hall Robert David Hall (born November 9, 1947) is an American actor, best known for his role as coroner Dr. Albert Robbins, M.D. on the television show ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation''. Early life Born in East Orange, New Jersey, Hall attended ...
, American actor (voice of Dinky Little in '' The Littles'', Colonel Sharp in '' G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'', Azmuth in '' Ben 10''). * November 13: Joe Mantegna, American actor, producer and director (voice of Fat Tony in '' The Simpsons'', Rube Richter in '' Duckman'', Monty in '' The Trumpet of the Swan'', Crooner in '' Justice League: The New Frontier'', Grem in ''
Cars 2 ''Cars 2'' is a 2011 American computer-animated Spy film, spy comedy film produced by Pixar, Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. It is the sequel to ''Cars (film), Cars'' (2006), the second film in the Cars (franchise), ''Cars'' f ...
'', Jack Montello and Diner 2 in the '' Rugrats'' episode "Looking for Jack", Jimmy Blamhammer in the ''
Kim Possible ''Kim Possible'' is an American animated action comedy-adventure television series created by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle for Disney Channel. The title character is a teenage girl tasked with fighting crime on a regular basis while coping wi ...
'' episode "And the Mole Rat Will Be CGI"). * November 17: Will Vinton, American animator and film director ('' The Adventures of Mark Twain'', '' The California Raisins''), (d.
2018 File:2018 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in PyeongChang, South Korea; Protests erupt following the Assassination of Jamal Khashoggi; March for Our Lives protests take place across the United ...
). * November 24: Dwight Schultz, American actor (voice of Dr. Animo in the '' Ben 10'' franchise, Mung Daal in '' Chowder'', Eddie in '' CatDog'', Attuma in '' Avengers Assemble'' and '' Ultimate Spider-Man'', Mad Hatter in the '' Young Justice'' episode "Triptych"). * November 25: ** Jeff Doucette, American actor (voice of Thumbskull in '' Ben 10'', Pango in '' Robinson Crusoe'', Glenn in '' My Life as a Teenage Robot'', Smeck in '' God, the Devil and Bob'', Ivan the Unbearable and Olaf in the '' Random! Cartoons'' episode "Ivan the Unbearable"). ** Tracey Walter, American actor (voice of Puppet King in '' Teen Titans'', Mophir in the '' Justice League'' episode "Eclipsed"). ** John Larroquette, American actor (voice of
Tomar-Re Tomar-Re is a fictional DC Comics character, and a member of the Green Lantern Corps. He is also the predecessor and father of Tomar-Tu. The character appeared in the 2011 ''Green Lantern'' film with his voice provided by Academy Award-Winner, Geo ...
in '' Green Lantern: First Flight'', Mirror Master in '' The Batman'', Uncle Bob in '' Phineas and Ferb'').


December

* December 4: Robert J. Walsh, American film and television composer (
Looney Tunes ''Looney Tunes'' is an American Animated cartoon, animated comedy short film series produced by Warner Bros. starting from 1930 to 1969, concurrently with its partner series ''Merrie Melodies'', during the golden age of American animation.
, Marvel Productions), (d.
2018 File:2018 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in PyeongChang, South Korea; Protests erupt following the Assassination of Jamal Khashoggi; March for Our Lives protests take place across the United ...
). * December 17: Wes Studi, American actor (voice of Counselor Jerry C in '' Soul'', Windlifter in '' Planes: Fire & Rescue'', Hawk Feather in the '' SuperMansion'' episode "Puss in Books", Scarface in the '' Adventures from the Book of Virtues'' episode "Perseverance"). * December 29: Ted Danson, American actor (voice of Sean's Dad in '' The Magic 7'', Pezulu in ''
Jock the Hero Dog ''Jock the Hero Dog'' (also known as ''Jock of the Bushveld'') is a 2011 South African-American 3D computer-animated adventure comedy film directed by Duncan MacNeillie. It features the voices of Bryan Adams, Donald Sutherland, Helen Hunt, Ted ...
'', Dr. Ray Petit in ''
American Dad! ''American Dad!'' is an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane, Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman for the Fox Broadcasting Company. Since 2014, the series has been airing new episodes on TBS. ''American Dad!'' is the first television ...
'', Sam Malone in '' The Simpsons'' episode " Fear of Flying", Terry McMillian in the '' Gary the Rat'' episode "Mergers and Acquisitions", Tom Hammond in the '' King of the Hill'' episode "The Accidental Terrorist"). * December 31: Tim Matheson, American actor (voice of the title character in '' Jonny Quest'', Jace in '' Space Ghost'', Samson in ''
Samson & Goliath ''Samson & Goliath'', also known as ''Young Samson'', is an American animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions for NBC, where it debuted on September 9, 1967.McNeil, Alex (1996). ''Total Television'' (4th ed.), pg. 721. New ...
'', Brad Chiles in '' Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated'', the President in '' Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest'', Captain John O'Rourke in '' The Legend of Calamity Jane'', Gil Mason in the '' Batman: The Animated Series'' episode "Shadow of the Bat", Maxwell Lord in the '' Justice League Unlimited'' episode "Ultimatum", Jarvis Kord in the '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold'' episode "Fall of the Blue Beetle!").


Specific date unknown

* Patrick Loubert, Canadian producer, director, screenwriter and storyboard artist (co-founder of
Nelvana Nelvana Enterprises, Inc. (; previously known as Nelvana Limited, sometimes known as Nelvana Animation and simply Nelvana or Nelvana Communications) is a Canadian animation studio and entertainment company owned by Corus Entertainment. Founded ...
).


Deaths


January

* January 3: Gus Wickie, German-American singer and actor (voice of
Bluto Bluto, at times known as Brutus, is a cartoon and comics character created in 1932 by E. C. Segar, Elzie Crisler Segar as a one-time character, named "Bluto the Terrible", in his ''Thimble Theatre'' comic strip (later renamed ''Popeye''). Blut ...
in '' Popeye''), dies at age 61. * January 9: Herman Bing, German-American actor (voice of the Ringmaster in '' Dumbo''), dies at age 57.


March

* March 24: Frank Fiegel, American tramp and bar bouncer (inspiration for Popeye), dies at age 79.


See also

*
List of anime by release date (1946–1959) This is a list of anime by release date which covers Japanese animated productions that were made between 1946 and 1959. After World War II, Japan was occupied by the allies which mainly consisted of the Americans. During the shift from the ...


References


External links


Animated works of the year
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