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Events in 1962 in animation.


Events


January

* January 6: The first episode of '' Beany and Cecil'' is broadcast.


April

* April 9:
34th Academy Awards The 34th Academy Awards, honoring the best in film for 1961, were held on April 9, 1962, at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California. They were hosted by Bob Hope; this was the 13th time Hope hosted the Oscars. Legendary ...
: ''
Surogat ''Surogat'' (known in English as ''Ersatz'' and ''The Substitute'') is a 1961 Yugoslav short animated film by Croatian director Dušan Vukotić, produced by Zagreb Film, then a Yugoslav film production company. The film is also known by several o ...
'' by Dušan Vukotić wins the Academy Award for Best Animated Short.


July

* July 23:
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 ...
is fired 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 ...
after they find out that he secretly worked for a rival cartoon studio, UPA, on the film '' Gay Purr-ee''. Jones will go to establish his own animation studio.


September

* September 3: The first episode of '' Wally Gator'' is broadcast. * September 21: Karel Zeman's ''
The Fabulous Baron Munchausen ''The Fabulous Baron Munchausen'' ( cz, Baron Prášil) is a 1962 Czechoslovak romantic adventure film directed by Karel Zeman, based on the tales about Baron Munchausen. The film combines live-action with various forms of animation and is high ...
'' is first released. * September 23: The first episode of '' The Jetsons'' is broadcast. * Specific date unknown: Lou Scheimer, Norm Prescott and Hal Sutherland co-found the animation studio Filmation.


October

* October 19: Tatsuo Yoshida, Kenji Yoshida and Ippei Kuri establish Tatsunoko Productions. * October 28: The first episode of '' Fireball XL5'' is broadcast.


November

* November 23: Poul Ilsøe's ''
Svinedrengen og prinsessen på ærten ''Svinedrengen og prinsessen på ærten'' (literally ''The Swineherd and the Princess on the Pea'') is a 1962 Danish animated film directed by Poul Ilsøe and starring Dirch Passer. It is based on the tales, respectively "The Swineherd" and "Th ...
'' premieres.


December

* December 1: ''
Carmen Get It! 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. ...
'', the final '' Tom & Jerry'' cartoon by
Gene Deitch Eugene Merril Deitch (August 8, 1924 – April 16, 2020) was an American illustrator, animator, comics artist, and film director who was based in Prague from the 1960s until his death in 2020. Deitch was known for creating animated cartoons ...
, premieres. Deitch failed to produce anymore ''Tom and Jerry'' short films for MGM as
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 ...
would take over production, which returned to Hollywood after five years. * December 17:
Abe Levitow Abraham Levitow (July 2, 1922 – May 8, 1975) was an American animator who worked at Warner Bros. Cartoons, UPA and MGM Animation/Visual Arts. He is best known for his work under Chuck Jones' direction. Career Levitow was born in Los Angeles ...
's '' Gay Purr-ee'' premieres. * December 18: ''
Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol ''Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol'' is a 1962 animated musical holiday television special produced by UPA. It is an adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1843 novella ''A Christmas Carol'', and it features UPA's character Mr. Magoo as Ebenezer Scrooge ...
'' first airs on television. It will become a holiday season classic.


Specific date unknown

* Nippon Animation is founded. * Vera Tsekhanovskaya and Mikhail Tsekhanovsky's '' The Wild Swans'' premieres.


Films released

* January 1 - '' Heaven and Earth Magic'' (United States) * June 16 - '' Arabian Nights: The Adventures of Sinbad'' (Japan) * August 14 - ''The Bath'' (Soviet Union) * August 25 - '' Otogi's Voyage Around the World'' (Japan) * November 23 - '' The Pig Boy and The Princess and the Pea'' (Denmark) * December 17 - '' Gay Purr-ee'' (United States) * December 18 - ''
Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol ''Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol'' is a 1962 animated musical holiday television special produced by UPA. It is an adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1843 novella ''A Christmas Carol'', and it features UPA's character Mr. Magoo as Ebenezer Scrooge ...
'' (United States) * Specific date unknown: ** '' Joseph and the Dreamer'' (Israel) ** '' The Wild Swans'' (Soviet Union)


Television series

* January 6 - '' Beany and Cecil'' debuts on ABC. * February 6 - ''
Space Angel ''Space Angel'' is an animated science fiction television series produced in the United States from early 1962 through 1964. It used the same Synchro-Vox lip technique as ''Clutch Cargo'', the first cartoon produced by the same studio, Cambria ...
'' debuts in syndication. * August 28 - ''
Bolek i Lolek ''Bolek and Lolek'' are two Polish cartoon characters from the children's animated comedy television series by the same name. They were created by Władysław Nehrebecki the author, scriptwriter and main director and partially designed by Wła ...
'' debuts on Telewizja Polska. * September 3: ''
The Hanna-Barbera New Cartoon Series ''The Hanna-Barbera New Cartoon Series'', a.k.a. ''The New Hanna-Barbera Cartoon Series'' or ''The Wally Gator Show'', was a syndicated television package of animated cartoon series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions, starting in 1962. The show ...
'', '' Lippy the Lion & Hardy Har Har'', ''
Touché Turtle and Dum Dum ''Touché Turtle and Dum Dum'' is a television cartoon series that aired as one of the segments from the anthology show '' The New Hanna-Barbera Cartoon Series'', produced by Hanna-Barbera. The show also included segments starring '' Wally Gator'' ...
'', and '' Wally Gator'' debut in syndication. * September 5 - '' Deputy Dawg'' debuts on CBS. * September 23 - '' The Jetsons'' debuts on ABC and in syndication. * Specific date unknown - ''Snuffy Smith and Barney Google'' debuts in syndication.


Births


January

* January 4: Robin Kohn, American former child actress (voice of Lucy Van Pelt from 1972 to 1973). * January 6: Karen Malach, American television writer ('' Vor-Tech: Undercover Conversion Squad'', '' Ned's Newt'') and producer ('' The Adventures of T-Rex'', Nickelodeon Animation Studio). * January 10:
C. Martin Croker Clay Martin Croker (January 10, 1962 – September 17, 2016), generally credited as C. Martin Croker, was an American animator and voice actor. He was best known for having provided the voices of Dr. Weird, Zorak, and Moltar on the animated serie ...
, American animator ('' Space Ghost Coast to Coast'', ''
Cartoon Planet ''Cartoon Planet'' is an American animated variety show that originally ran from 1995 to 1998 and 2012 to 2014 on Cartoon Network. A spin-off of ''Space Ghost Coast to Coast'', the series centered on Space Ghost recruiting his imprisoned evil neme ...
'', '' Aqua Teen Hunger Force'', ''
The Brak Show ''The Brak Show'' is an American Adult animation, adult animated sitcom created by Andy Merrill, Jim Fortier, and Pete Smith for Cartoon Network's late-night programming block, Adult Swim. ''The Brak Show'' serves as a Spin-off (media), spin-off ...
'', ''
Assy McGee ''Assy McGee'' is an American adult animated sitcom created by Matt Harrigan and Carl W. Adams for Cartoon Network's late-night programming block Adult Swim. The series features a police detective named Assy McGee, a parody of tough-guy cop cha ...
'') and voice actor (voice of Zorak and Moltar in '' Space Ghost Coast to Coast'', Dr. Weird and Steve in '' Aqua Teen Hunger Force'', Young Man in '' Perfect Hair Forever''), (d.
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). * January 17:
Jim Carrey James Eugene Carrey (; born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian and artist. Known for his energetic slapstick performances, Carrey first gained recognition in 1990, after landing a role in the American sketch comedy te ...
, Canadian-American actor and comedian (portrayed
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in ''
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'' and '' Sonic the Hedgehog 2'', voice of Horton in '' Horton Hears A Who!'',
Ebenezer Scrooge Ebenezer Scrooge () is the protagonist of Charles Dickens's 1843 novella ''A Christmas Carol''. At the beginning of the novella, Scrooge is a cold-hearted miser who despises Christmas. The tale of his redemption by three spirits (the Ghost of ...
, the Ghost of Christmas Past and the Ghost of Christmas Present in ''
A Christmas Carol ''A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas'', commonly known as ''A Christmas Carol'', is a novella by Charles Dickens, first published in London by Chapman & Hall in 1843 and illustrated by John Leech. ''A Christmas C ...
'', the Exterminator in '' Itsy Bitsy Spider''). * January 23: **
Steve Box Steven "Steve" Royston Box (born 23 January 1967) is an English animator and director who works for Aardman Animations. His early work in animation included the popular British claymation television series ''The Trap Door'' for Bristol-based a ...
, English animator and director ( Aardman Animations). ** Richard Roxburgh, Australian actor and filmmaker (voice of Boron in '' Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole'', Flip in '' Maya the Bee Movie'', and '' Maya the Bee: The Honey Games'', William Bill in '' Blinky Bill the Movie''). * January 29: Nicholas Turturro, American actor (voice of
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'').


February

* February 2: Michael T. Weiss, American actor (voice of Etrigan in '' Justice League'' and '' Justice League Unlimited'', Nizam Toth in ''
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'', Captain Atom in '' Young Justice'', Adam Strange in '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold'', Mountain Rescue Hero in '' Higglytown Heroes'', continued voice of Tarzan in the ''Tarzan'' franchise). * February 5: Jennifer Jason Leigh, American actress (voice of Tempest in '' Hercules'', Cetea in the '' Superman: The Animated Series'' episode "Absolute Power", Eunice in the ''
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'' episode "Kevin Loves Weirdie", Amy in the '' King of the Hill'' episode "I Remember Mono", Alexandra in the '' Adventures from the Book of Virtues'' episode "Gratitude"). * February 6: Axl Rose, American singer and songwriter (voiced himself in the '' New Looney Tunes'' episode "Armageddon Outta Here" and the '' Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?'' episode "Dark Diner of Route 66!"). * February 7: **
Guy Moon Guy Vernon Moon is an American composer. Biography Moon was born and grew up in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, and attended the University of Arizona in 1980. He moved to California in 1986. Inspired by the musical works of Chick Corea, Moon has ...
, American composer ('' Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue'',
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 ...
, Nickelodeon Animation Studio, ''
Grim & Evil ''Grim & Evil'' is an American animated television series created by Maxwell Atoms for Cartoon Network. It consists of two segments which were eventually spun off into their own series, ''The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy'' and ''Evil Con Car ...
'', '' The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle'', '' Johnny Test''). ** Eddie Izzard, English actor and comedian (voice of Miles Axelrod 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 ...
'',
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in '' The Lego Batman Movie'', Dr. Schadenfeude in '' Igor'', Nigel in '' The Wild'', Angus Scattergood in '' Rock Dog'', Snerz in '' Green Eggs and Ham'', Burnish in '' Abominable'', Cadia in '' The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance''). * February 12: András Erkel, Hungarian producer (
Varga Studio Varga Studio, Ltd. was an animation studio located in Budapest, Hungary. It operated from 1988 to 2005 and was one of Europe's nine leading animation houses. While most of its work was for European animation, it occasionally animated for American s ...
, founder of Studio Baestarts), (d.
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). * February 14: Russ Leatherman, American actor and co-founder of Moviefone (voice of Mr. Moviefone 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 " Raging Bender" and 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 ...
'' episode " I Dream of Jesus"). * February 17: Lou Diamond Phillips, Filipino-American actor and director (voice of Victor Delgado in '' Elena of Avalor'', Surak in '' The Lion Guard'', Chief Bill Bayani in ''
Firebuds ''Firebuds'' is an American animated television series created by Craig Gerber, produced by Electric Emu Productions and Disney Television Animation. The series premiered on Disney Junior on September 21, 2022. In January 2023, the series was r ...
'', Coatl in the '' Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child'' episode "The Shoemaker and the Elves", Martin in the '' Adventures from the Book of Virtues'' episode "Charity", Narragansett Tribe Leader 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 ...
'' episode "Pawtucket Pat", Rusty 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 "There Will Be Bad Blood"). * February 20: Dwayne McDuffie, American comic book writer, television producer and writer ( Warner Bros. Animation), (d.
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 * February 22: Steve Irwin, Australian zookeeper, conservationist, television personality, wildlife expert and environmentalist (voice of Trev in '' Happy Feet''), (d.
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). * February 27: Adam Baldwin, American actor (voice of Finn in '' Jackie Chan Adventures'', York in '' Static Shock'',
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in '' Superman: Doomsday'',
Hal Jordan Harold "Hal" Jordan, one of the characters known as Green Lantern, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created in 1959 by writer John Broome and artist Gil Kane, and first appeared in '' ...
, Jonah Hex, and
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in '' Justice League Unlimited'', Breakdown in '' Transformers: Prime'', Metamorpho in ''
Beware the Batman ''Beware the Batman'' is an American computer-animated television series based on the DC Comics superhero Batman. The series premiered in the United States on Cartoon Network on July 13, 2013, as part of their DC Nation block, replacing ''Batman: ...
'', Vance Astro in '' Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.'' and '' Guardians of the Galaxy'', Sven in '' The Zeta Project'' episode "Crime Waves").


March

* March 9:
Mike Kazaleh Mike Kazaleh is an American animator and comic artist, and a one-time member of ''Rowrbrazzle'' from Detroit. His comic works include '' Ren and Stimpy'', ''The Adventures of Captain Jack'', '' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures''Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night'', '' Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures'', '' The Butter Battle Book'', '' The Simpsons'', '' Camp Candy'', '' Cool World'', '' Battletoads''), storyboard artist ('' Camp Candy'', '' The Simpsons'', '' Tiny Toon Adventures'', '' The Lionhearts'', '' The Brothers Flub'', '' Teamo Supremo'', '' Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks'', '' Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi'', '' Johnny Test'', ''
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'', '' Mighty Magiswords'') and writer ('' Tiny Toon Adventures'', '' Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi'', '' Mighty Magiswords''). * March 10: Jasmine Guy, American actress (voice of Sawyer in '' Cats Don't Dance'', Ms. Fileshare and Ava in '' Cyberchase'', Jonae in the '' Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child'' episode "Rumpelstiltskin"). * March 12: **
Darryl Strawberry Darryl Eugene Strawberry (born March 12, 1962) is an American former professional baseball right fielder and author who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). Throughout his career, Strawberry was one of the most feared sluggers in th ...
, American former professional baseball player and author (voiced himself in '' The Simpsons'' episode " Homer at the Bat"). ** Chris Sanders, American animator and film director ('' Lilo & Stitch'', '' How to Train Your Dragon''). ** Titus Welliver, American actor (voice of Ratko in ''
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'',
Carmine Falcone Carmine Falcone is a fictional character in DC Comics, portrayed as a powerful mob boss, an enemy of Batman, and a friend of the Wayne family. He has also been depicted in some versions as the illegitimate father of Catwoman. In live-action, the ...
in '' Batman: The Long Halloween''). * March 13:
Dorothy Elias-Fahn Dorothy Elias-Fahn (born March 13 in California), formerly known as Dorothy Melendrez, is an American voice actress. Some of her prominent lead roles include List of characters in Trigun#Meryl Stryfe, Meryl Stryfe in ''Trigun'', Sayaka Maizono, ...
, American actress (voice of Meryl Strife in '' Trigun'', Kamiya Kaoru in '' Rurouni Kenshin'', Naru Narusegawa in '' Love Hina'', Tomoe Kashiwaba in '' Rozen Maiden'', Nina Purpleton in '' Mobile Suit Gundam 0083'', Chizuru Minamoto in '' Kanokon'', Konan in '' Naruto'', Caline Bustier in '' Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir''). * March 15: Terence Trent D'Arby, American singer and songwriter (voice of DJ Rock in the '' Static Shock'' episode "They're Playing My Song"). * March 20: ** Christoph Lauenstein, German producer, director and writer ('' Balance'', ''
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'', '' Spy Cat''). ** Wolfgang Lauenstein, German film director, writer and animator ('' Balance'', ''
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'', '' Spy Cat''). * March 21: ** Matthew Broderick, American actor and singer (voice of adult Simba in '' The Lion King'' franchise, Tack in '' Arabian Knight'', Adam Flayman in '' Bee Movie'', the title character in '' The Tale of Despereaux'', Dad in '' Wonder Park'', Dream Warrior and Spirit of the Forest in '' Adventure Time'', Joseph Sugarman in ''
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'', Max in the '' Cyberchase'' episode "Father's Day", Talking Cat in the '' Rick and Morty'' episode " Claw and Hoarder: Special Ricktim's Morty"). ** Rosie O'Donnell, American comedian, television producer, actress, author, and television personality (voice of Terk in '' Tarzan'', Scout Leader in '' The Ren & Stimpy Show'' episode "Eat My Cookies", Bouncing Bumble Queen in the '' Captain Jake and the Never Land Pirates'' episode "Follow the Bouncing Bumble", Townie 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 "Camp Campawanda"). * March 22 : Gen Fukunaga, Japanese-born American engineer ( Funimation). * March 26: ** Chris Bailey, American animator and director ( Walt Disney Animation Studios). ** Keith Diamond, American actor (voice of Agent J in '' Men in Black: The Series'', Rapid Run in '' Transformers: Robots in Disguise''). * March 28: Eric Gilliland, American screenwriter ('' The Thief and the Cobbler'') and actor (voice of Spud in '' Hair High''), (d.
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).


April

* April 6: Steven Levitan, American director, television producer and writer ('' The Critic''). * April 15: Tom Kane, American retired voice actor (voice of Professor Utonium, Him, and Talking Dog in '' The Powerpuff Girls'', Darwin in '' The Wild Thornberrys'', Lord Monkey Fist 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 ...
'', Mr. Herriman in '' Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends'', Yoda in the
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franchise, Magneto in '' Wolverine and the X-Men'',
Doctor Doom Doctor Victor Von Doom is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and first appeared in ''The Fantastic Four'' #5 in July 1962. The monarch of the fi ...
in the ''
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 ...
'' episode "Secret Wars, Chapter 3: Doom"). * April 17: Bill Kopp, American animator, writer, and actor (creator and voice of the title character in '' Eek! The Cat''). * April 18: Jeff Dunham, American comedian and actor (voice of Mole in '' The Nut Job'' and '' The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature'', Farmer Smurf in '' Smurfs: The Lost Village'', Schmatko in '' Big Top Scooby-Doo!'', Gen in '' From Up on Poppy Hill'', himself in the '' Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?'' episode "Too Many Dummies!"). * April 22: Sultan Pepper, American television writer ('' CatDog'', '' The Angry Beavers'', '' Crashbox''), (d.
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). * April 26: Debra Wilson, American actress and comedian (voice of Terra Snapdragon in '' The Owl House'', Great Grandma Fran in '' Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe In Santa'', Ramaraffe in '' Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart'', Grandma Shark in '' Baby Shark's Big Show!'', Maxine Sez in '' Ben 10'', Debbie in '' Over the Hedge'', Amanda Waller in '' My Adventures with Superman'',
Daisy Duck Daisy Duck is a cartoon character created by The Walt Disney Company. As the girlfriend of Donald Duck, she is an anthropomorphic white duck that has large eyelashes and ruffled tail feathers around her lowest region to suggest a skirt. She is ...
in season 2 of ''
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''). * April 27: Mike Frank Polcino, American animator, storyboard artist ('' The Simpsons''), sheet timer ('' King of the Hill'', ''
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 ...
'', '' Fillmore!'', '' Dawn of the Croods''), writer ('' The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat'') and director (
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). * April 28: Stig Bergqvist, Swedish animator, storyboard artist ('' Duckman'', '' Squirrel Boy''), producer ('' Stressed Eric'') and director ('' Duckman'', '' Rugrats in Paris: The Movie'').


May

* May 6: Rob LaZebnik, American screenwriter and producer ('' The Simpsons'', ''
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''). * May 9: Brendan O'Brien, American voice actor (provided additional voices for '' Todd McFarlane's Spawn''), (d,
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). * May 12: Milton Knight, American cartoonist, animator, character designer ('' Cool World'', '' Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog''), storyboard artist ('' Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog'', ''
C Bear and Jamal ''C Bear and Jamal'' is an German-American animated musical comedy children's television series that originally aired on the Fox Kids programming block from 1996 to 1997. It centers on an elementary school-aged boy named Jamal, whose constant com ...
'', ''
The Mouse and the Monster ''The Mouse and the Monster'' is a 1996–97 American animated series created by Jerry Leibowitz for Saban Entertainment. It centered around a mouse named Chesbro, and a beatnik monster named Mo. The show was originally part of the UPN network's ...
'', ''Pigs Next Door'', '' Johnny Test''), writer and director ('' The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat''). * May 14: Danny Huston, American actor, director and screenwriter (voice of Sam Lane in '' Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox'', Préfet Maynott in '' A Monster in Paris''). * May 17:
Craig Ferguson Craig Ferguson (born 17 May 1962) is a Scottish-born American comedian, actor, writer, and television host. He is best known for hosting the CBS late-night talk show ''The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson'' (2005–2014), for which he won a ...
, Scottish-American comedian, actor, writer and television host (voice of Roddy MacStew in '' Freakazoid!'', Agent Epsilon and Orion in '' Hercules'', NOS-4-A2 in '' Buzz Lightyear of Star Command'', Samuel T. Philander in '' The Legend of Tarzan'', Gobber in the '' How to Train Your Dragon'' franchise, Owl in '' Winnie the Pooh'', Lord Macintosh in ''
Brave Brave most commonly refers to: *Brave, an adjective for one who possesses courage *Braves (Native Americans), a EuroAmerican stereotype for Native American warriors Brave(s) or The Brave(s) may also refer to: Film and television * ''Brave'' (199 ...
'', Whitney Doubleday in '' Big Top Scooby-Doo!'', Craig and Not a Dalek in '' Postman Pat: The Movie'', Nat in ''
The Hero of Color City ''The Hero of Color City'' (also known as ''The Hero of Colour City'' in the UK) is a 2014 computer-animated musical adventure comedy film directed by Frank Gladstone and written by Jess Kedward, J.P. McCormick, Kirsty Peart, and Rich Raczelowsk ...
'', Giles in '' Duck Duck Goose'', Evil Barry 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 ...
'', Doorknob in '' Alice's Wonderland Bakery'', Cammander, French Man and Weatherman in '' Aaahh!!! Real Monsters'', Jope in '' The Wild Thornberrys'' episode "Dances with Dingoes", Wizard and TV Announcer in '' The Angry Beavers'' episode "Beavemaster", Susan Boil 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 " Attack of the Killer App"). * May 22: Eric Fredrickson, Canadian animator ( Atkinson Film-Arts, '' The Raccoons'', ''
Rupert Rupert may refer to: People * Rupert (name), various people known by the given name or surname "Rupert" Places Canada *Rupert, Quebec, a village *Rupert Bay, a large bay located on the south-east shore of James Bay *Rupert River, Quebec *Rupert' ...
'') and storyboard artist ( Atkinson Film-Arts, '' Young Robin Hood'', ''
James Bond Jr. ''James Bond Jr.'' is an American animated television series based on Ian Fleming's ''James Bond'' franchise. It follows the adventures of James Bond's nephew, James Bond Jr. The series debuted in September 1991 and ran for 65 episodes bef ...
'', '' Stunt Dawgs'', '' The Legend of White Fang'', ''
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 ...
'', '' Adventures in Odyssey'', ''
Action Man Action Man is an action figure launched in Britain in 1966 by Palitoy as a licensed copy of Hasbro's American "movable fighting man", G.I. Joe. Action Man was originally produced and sold in the United Kingdom and Australia by Palitoy Ltd of Co ...
'', '' Life with Louie'', '' Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child'', ''
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 ...
'', '' Stuart Little'', ''
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 ...
''), (d.
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). * May 26: ** Peter Avanzino, American animator, storyboard artist ('' The Simpsons'', '' Little Dracula'', '' The Ren & Stimpy Show'', Klasky Csupo, '' Rocko's Modern Life''), writer ('' The Ren & Stimpy Show'') and director ('' The Ren & Stimpy Show'', '' Duckman'', '' The Wild Thornberrys'', ''
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 ...
'', '' Baby Blues'', '' Drawn Together'', '' Sit Down, Shut Up'', '' How Murray Saved Christmas'', '' Disenchantment''). ** Bobcat Goldthwait, American actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter (voice of Pain in the '' Hercules'' franchise and '' House of Mouse'', Muggle in '' Capitol Critters'', the title character in '' The Moxy Show'', XL in '' Buzz Lightyear of Star Command'', Nosy in the '' Lilo & Stitch'' franchise, Pop Fizz 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 ...
'', Big Bad Wolf in the '' Tales from the Crypt'' episode "The Third Pig", Uncle Creamy in ''
The Tick ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the m ...
'' episode "The Tick vs. Education", Zoopie in the '' Random! Cartoons'' episode "Squirly Town", Dickie in the '' Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja'' episode "Stank'd to the Future", Zingo in the '' Aqua Teen Hunger Force'' episode " Storage Zeebles", Johnny Crasher in the ''
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 ...
'' episode "The Heart of a Stuntman", JT in the '' Spy Kids: Mission Critical'' episode "Secrets & Spies", himself in the '' Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist'' episode "Studio Guy" and '' The Simpsons'' episode " The Last Temptation of Krust"). * May 27: Andrew Overtoom, American animator, storyboard artist ('' SpongeBob SquarePants'', ''
Billy Dilley's Super-Duper Subterranean Summer ''Billy Dilley's Super-Duper Subterranean Summer'' is an American animated television series created by Aaron Springer. The series lasted for one season and aired on Disney XD from June 3 to June 15, 2017. Plot The show follows the adventure ...
''), sheet timer ( Nickelodeon Animation Studio, Disney Television Animation, '' Maya & Miguel'', ''
Pet Alien ''Pet Alien'' is a French-American computer-animated series produced by Mike Young Productions, Taffy Entertainment, Antefilms Productions, and John Doze Studios in 2005. It was created by Pajanimals creator Jeff Muncy and the episodes are ma ...
'', ''
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 ...
'', '' The Proud Family Movie'', '' Squirrel Boy'', '' Adventure Time'', ''
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 ...
''), writer (''
Billy Dilley's Super-Duper Subterranean Summer ''Billy Dilley's Super-Duper Subterranean Summer'' is an American animated television series created by Aaron Springer. The series lasted for one season and aired on Disney XD from June 3 to June 15, 2017. Plot The show follows the adventure ...
'') and director ( Nickelodeon Animation Studio, ''
My Life with Morrissey ''My Life with Morrissey'' is a 2003 independent feature film written, produced and directed by Andrew Overtoom. The film won the Audience Award at the Black Point Film Festival in 2003. Plot The film chronicles the adventures of an off-kilter car ...
'', ''
All in the Bunker ''All in the Bunker'' is a 2009 animated short film written, directed, and animated by Andrew Overtoom. It is a Go Mental Productions film and stars Kurtwood Smith and Cheryl Hines. Cast * Kurtwood Smith as Adolf Hitler * Cheryl Hines as Eva ...
'', ''
Clarence Clarence may refer to: Places Australia * Clarence County, New South Wales, a Cadastral division * Clarence, New South Wales, a place near Lithgow * Clarence River (New South Wales) * Clarence Strait (Northern Territory) * City of Clarence, a loca ...
'', '' Pickle and Peanut''). * May 31: Noriko Hidaka, Japanese actress (voice of Satsuki Kusakabe in '' My Neighbor Totoro'').


June

* June 5: Jeff Garlin, American comedian and actor (voice of Captain B. McCrea in '' Wall-E'', Buttercup in the Toy Story franchise, Jeff in the '' Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist'' episode "Alibi", Dan in the '' King of the Hill'' episode "The Fat and the Furious", Pat Croce in the '' Tom Goes to the Mayor'' episode "Rats Off to Ya", Camoman in the '' Duck Dodgers'' episode "Bonafide Heroes", Duke in the ''
Shorty McShorts' Shorts ''Shorty McShorts' Shorts'' was an American animated anthology series, which consisted of 4-/5-minute shorts. It aired from July 28, 2006, to May 25, 2007. Summary The host of the show is Shorty McShorts. His name is often shortened to "Shorty" o ...
'' episode "Flip-Flopped", the title character in the '' SpongeBob SquarePants'' episode "Cuddle E. Hugs", 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 ...
'' episode "The 2,0000 Year Old Virgin"). * June 7: Lance Reddick, American actor (voice of General Lunaris in '' DuckTales'', Falcon in '' The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes'', Cutler in '' Tron: Uprising'', Ra's al Ghul in ''
Beware the Batman ''Beware the Batman'' is an American computer-animated television series based on the DC Comics superhero Batman. The series premiered in the United States on Cartoon Network on July 13, 2013, as part of their DC Nation block, replacing ''Batman: ...
'', Agent Clappers in '' Paradise PD'', Alan Rails in the '' Rick and Morty'' episode " Vindicators 3: The Return of Worldender"), (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 ...
). * June 10: **
Harald Siepermann Harald Siepermann (10 June 1962 – 16 February 2013) was a German animator and character designer. His feature film credits included ''Who Framed Roger Rabbit'', ''Tarzan'', and '' Enchanted''. He lectured extensively on character design and ani ...
, German comics artist and animator (''
Alfred J. Kwak ''Alfred J. Kwak'' is a Dutch-Japanese children's animated comedy-drama television series based on a Dutch theatre show by Herman van Veen, produced by Telecable Benelux B.V. in co-production with VARA, ZDF, TVE, TV Tokyo and animated by Tele ...
''), (d.
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). ** Gina Gershon, American actress (voice of Catwoman in '' The Batman'', Shikata in '' Spider-Man: The New Animated Series'', Regina in ''
Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs ''Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs'', known in Korean as simply ''Red Shoes'' (, ''Redeu Syujeu'') is a 2019 South Korean computer-animated fantasy film produced by Locus Corporation. It is based on the German language fairy tale "Snow White" by the ...
''). ** Carolyn Hennesy, American actress, writer, and animal advocate (voice of Leia Organa in '' Star Wars: Resistance'', Bambi's Mother in ''
Bambi II ''Bambi II'' (also known as ''Bambi and the Great Prince of the Forest'') is a 2006 American animated drama film directed by Brian Pimental and produced by the Australian office of Disneytoon Studios as a followup to the 1942 film ''Bambi''. A ...
'', Vera Ronstadt in '' The Big O'', Rose in '' Street Fighter Alpha: The Animation'', Athena Aerios in '' Appleseed'', Mrs. Godfrey in ''
Big Nate ''Big Nate'' (stylized as ''big NATE'' in the comic collections and ''BiG NATE'' in the books) is an American comic strip written and illustrated by Lincoln Peirce, syndicated since January 7, 1991. The strip follows sixth-grader Nate Wright, ...
''). * June 11: Toshihiko Seki, Japanese actor (voice of Duo Maxwell in '' Mobile Suit Gundam Wing'', Iruka Umino in '' Naruto'', Kaien Shiba in ''
Bleach Bleach is the generic name for any chemical product that is used industrially or domestically to remove color (whitening) from a fabric or fiber or to clean or to remove stains in a process called bleaching. It often refers specifically, to ...
'', Genjo Sanzo in '' Saiyuki''). * June 12: Kevin Lima, American film director and animator ( Walt Disney Animation Studios, '' The Wild''). * June 15: Malcolm Danare, American actor (voice of Mendel Craven in '' Godzilla: The Series'', Kipling in '' Monster High''). * June 21:
Paul Cadieux Paul Cadieux is a Canadian film and television producer. He won the Genie Award for Best Motion Picture for ''The Triplets of Belleville (Les Triplettes de Belleville)''. Filmography * '' Anatane: Saving the Children of Okura'' (2018) (execut ...
, Canadian producer (''
Bibi et Geneviève ''Bibi et Geneviève'' was a children's show made in Québec in the late 1980s through the early 1990s. It chronicled the adventures of the green-haired extraterrestrial Bibi Z99944X (a puppet) and his friend Geneviève (a live actress). The show ...
'', '' Oggy and the Cockroaches'', '' The Triplets of Belleville'', co-founder of Tooncan). * June 23: ** Mark DeCarlo, American actor, television host, comedian, and internet personality (voice of Hugh Neutron in '' Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius'' and '' The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius'', Flippy in ''
Santa vs. the Snowman 3D ''Santa vs. the Snowman'' is a 1997 American Computer animation, computer-animated Christmas by medium, Christmas Comedy film, comedy Christmas by medium#Television film and episodes, television special created by Steve Oedekerk and produced by O ...
'', Fly in '' The Ant Bully'', Bingo, Chubs and Mr. Junks in ''
Back at the Barnyard ''Back at the Barnyard'' (also known as ''Barnyard: The Series'') is an American CGI animated television series based on the 2006 film ''Barnyard''. The second and final installment in the ''Barnyard'' franchise, the series aired from Septemb ...
'', Jake Houseman 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 ...
'' episode "Padre de Familia", Rob Hackett in the '' Rugrats'' episode "America's Wackiest Home Movies", Lefty in the '' Handy Manny'' episode "Hank's Birthday", additional voices in '' Duckman'', '' Immigrants'' and '' Johnny Bravo Goes to Bollywood''). **
Steve Shelley Steven Jay Shelley (born June 23, 1962) is an American drummer. He is best known as the longtime drummer of the alternative rock band Sonic Youth, for whom he played from 1985 until their 2011 disbandment. Biography Shelley was born in Midland, ...
, American drummer and member of
Sonic Youth Sonic Youth was an American rock band based in New York City, formed in 1981. Founding members Thurston Moore (guitar, vocals), Kim Gordon (bass, vocals, guitar) and Lee Ranaldo (guitar, vocals) remained together for the entire history of the b ...
(voiced himself in '' The Simpsons'' episode " Homerpalooza"). *June 29: Amanda Donohoe, English actress (voice of Queen in the '' Batman Beyond'' episode "Dead Man's Hand", Lady Waltham in '' The Legend of Tarzan'' episode "Tarzan and the Gauntlet of Vengeance").


July

* July 1: Andre Braugher, American actor (voice of Darkseid in ''Superman/Batman: Apocalypse'', Derge in '' Jackie Chan Adventures'', Woodchuck Coodchuck-Berkowitz in ''
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 ...
'', Al Granger in ''Spirit Untamed'', Julian Andrews in the '' Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child'' episode "The Princess and the Pauper"), (d.
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). * July 2: Doug Benson, American comedian, television host and actor (voice of Bassoon in ''Summer Camp Island'', Bane (DC Comics), Bane in '' The Lego Batman Movie''). * July 3: Thomas Gibson, American actor and director (voice of Deathstroke in ''Son of Batman'', Paul Mornay in ''The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest'' episode "Ghost Quest"). * July 4: Bill Fulton, American composer (''I Am Weasel'', ''Poochini''). * July 6: Carolyn Omine, American television writer and producer ( Nickelodeon Animation Studio, '' The Simpsons''). * July 13: Tom Kenny, American voice actor and comedian (voice of SpongeBob SquarePants (character), the title character, Gary, and French Narrator in '' SpongeBob SquarePants'', Ice King in '' Adventure Time'', Heffer Wolfe, Chuck Chameleon and Slippy the Slug in '' Rocko's Modern Life'', the Narrator, Mayor of Townsville, and Snake in '' The Powerpuff Girls'', Dog in '' CatDog'', Carl Chryniszzswics in ''Johnny Bravo'', Wayne Cramp in ''The Cramp Twins'', Cupid in ''The Fairly OddParents'', Eduardo in '' Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends'', Penguin (character), Penguin in '' The Batman'', Gibson in ''Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!'', Plastic Man in '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold'', Scoutmaster Lumpus and Slinkman in ''Camp Lazlo'', Tommy in ''Hoodwinked!'', Jake Spidermonkey and Henry Armadillo in ''My Gym Partner's a Monkey'', Dr. Two-Brains, TJ Botsford, and Sheriff Warden Chalmers in ''WordGirl'', Iron Man, Captain America, and MODOK in ''The Super Hero Squad Show'', Commander Peepers in ''Wander Over Yonder'', Fethry Duck in '' DuckTales'', continued voice of Rabbit (Winnie-the-Pooh)#Disney adaptations, Rabbit in the ''Winnie the Pooh (franchise), Winnie the Pooh'' franchise). * July 15: Martin Roach, Canadian actor (voice of Master Yo in ''Yin Yang Yo!'', Falcon in ''The Avengers: United They Stand'', Dr. Claw in ''Inspector Gadget (2015 TV series), Inspector Gadget'', Sparkie in ''Mike the Knight''). * July 17: Christopher Corey Smith, American actor (voice of Hawkeye (Clint Barton), Hawkeye in ''Marvel Future Avengers'' and ''Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers'', Kite in ''Hunter × Hunter, Hunter x Hunter'', Tom Dupain, Roger Raincomprix, and Wayzz in '' Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir'', Crogar in ''Zak Storm''). * July 20: Carlos Alazraqui, American voice actor and comedian (voice of Rocko, Spunky, and Leon Chameleon in '' Rocko's Modern Life'', Lazlo, Clam and Chef McMuesli in ''Camp Lazlo'', Winslow and Lube in '' CatDog'', Mr. Crocker in ''The Fairly OddParents'', Walden in ''Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!'', Felipe in '' Handy Manny'', Houston in ''Space Chimps'' and ''Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back'', Rad Dudesman and Scout in ''Ben 10: Omniverse''). * July 21: Ike Eisenmann, American former actor, producer, and sound effects specialist (voice of Little Green Sprout for Green Giant, The Boy Who Cried Wolf and Umpire in ''Puff the Magic Dragon in the Land of the Living Lies'', Nick Burns in ''Challenge of the GoBots'', Alexander Bumstead in ''Blondie (comic strip), Blondie & Dagwood'' and ''Blondie (comic strip), Blondie & Dagwood: Second Wedding Workout'', Cub Jones in ''Ring Raiders''). * July 30: Alton Brown, American chef and actor (voice of Lysander Floovox in ''Miles from Tomorrowland'', Yum LaBouche in the ''Big Hero 6: The Series'' episode "Food Fight", Nicholas Withers in the '' SpongeBob SquarePants'' episode "House Fancy", himself in the '' Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?'' episode "The Feast of Dr. Frankenfooder!"). * July 31: Chris Kreski, American writer, biographer and screenwriter (''Beavis and Butt-Head'', ''Celebrity Deathmatch''), (d. 2005).


August

* August 4: Roger Clemens, American former professional baseball pitcher (voiced himself in '' The Simpsons'' episode " Homer at the Bat"). * August 6: ** Michelle Yeoh, Malaysian actress (voice of Soothsayer in ''Kung Fu Panda 2'', Master Chow in ''Minions: The Rise of Gru'', Yuki in ''Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank''). ** Søren Hyldgaard, Danish film composer (''When Life Departs'', ''Help! I'm a Fish''), (d. 2018). * August 10: Suzanne Collins, American author and television writer (''Little Bear (TV series), Little Bear'', ''Generation O!'', ''Oswald (TV series), Oswald'', ''Clifford's Puppy Days'', ''Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!''). * August 11: ** Rob Minkoff, American filmmaker (''The Lion King'', ''Stuart Little (film), Stuart Little'', ''Stuart Little 2'', ''Mr. Peabody & Sherman''). ** Ian Carney, English comic book writer and television writer (HIT Entertainment, ''The Cramp Twins'', ''King Arthur's Disasters'', Aardman Animations, ''Frankenstein's Cat'', ''Combo Niños'', ''Chuggington'', ''Noddy in Toyland'', ''Octonauts'', ''The Hive (TV series), The Hive'', ''Tree Fu Tom'', ''Angry Birds Toons'', ''Toot the Tiny Tugboat'', ''The Furchester Hotel'', ''Thunderbirds Are Go (TV series), Thunderbirds Are Go'', ''Messy Goes to OKIDO'', ''Zip Zip'', ''Tee and Mo'', ''JoJo & Gran Gran''). * August 16: Steve Carell, American actor and comedian (voice of Gru, Felonious Gru in the ''Despicable Me'' franchise, Hammy in '' Over the Hedge'', Ned McDodd in ''Horton Hears a Who! (film), Horton Hears a Who!'', Mr. Delancey in the '' Fillmore!'' episode "Field Trip of the Just", Dan Gillick in '' The Simpsons'' episode "Penny-Wiseguys"). * August 18: Noam Kaniel, Israeli musician (composed the theme songs of '' Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir'', ''Code Lyoko'', ''Zak Storm'', ''Robotboy'', ''Smile PreCure!, Glitter Force'', and ''DokiDoki! PreCure, Glitter Force: Doki Doki'', performed the theme songs of ''Heathcliff (1984 TV series), Heathcliff'' and ''Code Lyoko''). * August 20: ** Sophie Aldred, English actress (voice of Dennis in ''Dennis the Menace and Gnasher (2009 TV series), Dennis the Menace and Gnasher'', Muck in ''Bob the Builder'', Tom in ''Tree Fu Tom'', Mrs. Rabbit in ''Peter Rabbit (TV series), Peter Rabbit''). ** James Marsters, American actor (voice of Mister Fantastic in ''The Super Hero Squad Show'', Zamasu in ''Dragon Ball Super'', Sergei in '' Spider-Man: The New Animated Series'', Lex Luthor in '' Superman: Doomsday'', Nosferatu in the DuckTales (2017 TV series), ''DuckTales'' episode "The Trickening!", Korvac in the ''Ultimate Spider-Man (TV series), Ultimate Spider-Man'' episode "Guardians of the Galaxy", Faro Argyus in the ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series), Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' episode "Cloak of Darkness"). * August 25: Tommy Blacha, American voice actor, writer, and producer (''Metalocalypse'', ''TV Funhouse'', ''Mongo Wrestling Alliance''). * August 27: Vic Mignogna, American voice actor (voice of Edward Elric in ''Fullmetal Alchemist'', Broly in the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise, Ura Urashima in ''YuYu Hakusho'', Wilheim in ''Xenosaga: The Animation'', Ikkaku Madarame and Senbonzakura in ''Bleach (TV series), Bleach'', Qrow Branwen in ''RWBY'', Jalil Kubdel in '' Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir''). * August 28: David Zuckerman (TV producer), David Zuckerman, American television producer and writer ('' King of the Hill'', ''
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 ...
'', ''
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 ...
''). * August 31: Dee Bradley Baker, American actor (voice of Clone trooper, Clone Troopers in the ''
Star Wars ''Star Wars'' is an American epic film, epic space opera multimedia franchise created by George Lucas, which began with the Star Wars (film), eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide popular culture, pop-culture Cultural impact of S ...
'' franchise, Klaus Heisler 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 ...
'', Momo and Appa (character), Appa in ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'', Numbuh 4 in ''Codename: Kids Next Door'', Perry the Platypus in ''Phineas and Ferb'', Daffy Duck in ''Space Jam'', Dopey in ''The 7D'', Squilliam and Bubble Bass in '' SpongeBob SquarePants'', Animal (Muppet), Animal in ''Muppet Babies (2018 TV series), Muppet Babies'', Turner in '' Handy Manny'', Baron Von Steamer in ''Big Hero 6: The Series'', Mister Fantastic in '' The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes'', Senor Siniestro in ''El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera'', Dad in ''Cow and Chicken'', various characters in the ''Ben 10'' franchise).


September

* September 8: Thomas Kretschmann, German actor (voice of Professor Zündapp 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 ...
''). * September 9: Kevin Grevioux, American screenwriter and actor (voice of Black Beetle in '' Young Justice'', Super-Skrull in '' Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.'', Terrax in '' The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes'' episode "Avengers Assemble!", Solomon Grundy (character), Solomon Grundy in '' The Batman'' episode "Grundy's Night"). * September 15: Scott McNeil, Australian-born Canadian actor (voice of Piccolo (Dragon Ball), Piccolo in ''Dragon Ball Z'', Wolverine (character), Wolverine in ''X-Men: Evolution'', Koga in ''Inuyasha'', Voltar in ''League of Super Evil'', Rath in ''Mummies Alive!'', T-Bone in ''Extreme Dinosaurs'', Ken Masters, Ken and Blanka in ''Street Fighter (TV series), Street Fighter'', Van Hohenheim in ''Fullmetal Alchemist (TV series), Fullmetal Alchemist'', Flam in ''My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'', Ace the Bat-Hound in ''Krypto the Superdog'', Señor Hasbeena in ''¡Mucha Lucha!'', Hermey and Yukon Cornelius in ''Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Island of Misfit Toys''). * September 19: Cheri Oteri, American actress and comedian (voice of Esther in ''Puppy Dog Pals'', Miss Flapp in ''Bunsen Is a Beast'', Doreen Nickle in '' The Ant Bully'', Connie Carmichael in ''The Fairly OddParents'', Gwendolyn Zapp in ''Big City Greens'', Gingersnaps in ''The 7D'', Helen Klench in '' Sit Down, Shut Up'', Pauline Pappernacky in ''Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh'', Lavina in the '' Hercules'' episode "Hercules and the Jilt Trip", Honey O'Houlihan in the ''Dan Vs.'' episode "The Cat Burgler"). * September 24: Nia Vardalos, Canadian actress, director, producer and screenwriter (voice of Angie Diaz in ''Star vs. the Forces of Evil'', Selene in '' DuckTales'', Julia and Vanessa Kapatelis, Julia Kapatelis in ''Wonder Woman: Bloodlines'', Nemeny Neverwish in ''Charming (film), Charming'').


October

* October 1: Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Nigerian-born English actor (voice of Krogan in ''DreamWorks Dragons, Dragons: Race to the Edge'', Simon in the ''Love, Death & Robots'' episode "Sonnie's Edge", T'Chaka in '' The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes'' episode "The Man in the Ant Hill", Ghrun Set in the ''Generator Rex'' episode "Riddle of the Sphinx", Connor in the ''Ben 10: Alien Force'' episode "Be-Knighted"). * October 2: Jeff Bennett, American voice actor (voice of the title character in ''Johnny Bravo'', Dexter's dad in ''Dexter's Laboratory'', Ace, Big Billy, Grubber, and other various characters in '' The Powerpuff Girls'', Raj, Samson and Commander Hoo-Ha in ''Camp Lazlo'', Brooklyn in ''Gargoyles (TV series), Gargoyles'', Kowalski in ''The Penguins of Madagascar'', Mortimer Mouse in ''Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas'', ''Mickey Mouse (2013 TV series), Mickey Mouse'', and ''The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse'', the Huntsman in ''American Dragon: Jake Long'', Joker (character), Joker and Captain Marvel (DC Comics), Captain Marvel in '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold'', Lord Bravery, the Huntsman, Cave Guy, Candle Jack, and Waylon Jeepers in '' Freakazoid!'', Zazu in '' The Lion Guard'', Azmuth and Ghostfreak in ''Ben 10: Alien Force'' and ''Ben 10: Ultimate Alien'', the Creeper (DC Comics), Creeper in ''The New Batman Adventures'' episode "Beware the Creeper", continued voice of Mr. Smee and Merlin). * October 11: Joan Cusack, American actress and comedienne (voice of Jessie (Toy Story), Jessie in the '' Toy Story'' franchise, the Narrator in ''Peep and the Big Wide World'', Abby Mallard in ''Chicken Little (2005 film), Chicken Little'', Verushka in ''Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil'', Mission Control Elf in ''Arthur Christmas'', Red in ''The Stinky & Dirty Show'', Mrs. Tammy Krum in ''Klaus (film), Klaus'', Widow Support Group Leader in the ''
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'' episode "Widow's Pique", Glenda Wilkins in the ''Phineas and Ferb'' episode "Last Train to Bustville"). * October 13: T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh, American actress (voice of Bumblebee (DC Comics), Bumblebee in ''Teen Titans (TV series), Teen Titans'', Roz in ''Waynehead'', Aoogah in ''Tweety's High-Flying Adventure'', Allie Langford / Nails in the '' Static Shock'' episode "Hard as Nails", Makeba in the '' Batman Beyond'' episode "Untouchable"). * October 14: Charles E. Bastien, Canadian animation director (''PAW Patrol'', ''The Magic School Bus (TV series), The Magic School Bus'', ''Little Bear (TV series), Little Bear'', ''Braceface'', ''Mike the Knight''), (d.
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). * October 16: Flea (musician), Flea, Australian-American musician, actor and member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers (voice of Edward Chang/Grunge in ''Gen¹³ (film), Gen13'', Donnie Thornberry, Poacher, Sea Lions, Hingah, Tom and Zebra in '' The Wild Thornberrys'', The Milk Bandit in ''Sheriff Callie's Wild West'', Roller Man in ''Stan Lee's Mighty 7'', Mind Worker Cop Jake in ''Inside Out (2015 film), Inside Out'', Jordan's Fear in ''Riley's First Date?'', Caboom TV Announcer in ''Toy Story 4'', Ruff in ''Arlo the Alligator Boy'' and ''I Heart Arlo'', Orderly in the ''
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'' episode "Stan-Dan Deliver", himself in '' The Simpsons'' episode "Krusty Gets Kancelled", the '' Duckman'' episode "A Star is Abhorred", and the ''
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'' episode "Peter's Def Jam", additional voices in '' The Lionhearts''). * October 17: Mike Judge, Ecuadorian-American animator and actor (creator of ''Beavis and Butt-Head'', '' King of the Hill'' and ''The Goode Family'', and voice of Beavis and Butt-Head in the former and Hank Hill in the latter). * October 19: Evander Holyfield, American former professional boxer (voiced himself in the ''Phineas and Ferb'' episode "Raging Bully"). * October 22: Bob Odenkirk, American actor, comedian and filmmaker (voice of Winston Deavor in ''Incredibles 2'', various characters in '' Tom Goes to the Mayor'', Half Oldman Half Youngman and Senator Tinkerbell in ''Freak Show (TV series), Freak Show'', The Devil in ''Hell and Back (film), Hell and Back'', The Interventionist and Bathroom Attendant in ''The Life & Times of Tim'', Feather in ''Chicago Party Aunt'', Chase in the ''Bob's Burgers'' episode "Tina-Rannosaurus Wrecks", Hot Sauce Worker in the ''TripTank'' episode "Crossing the Line", Mob Lawyer in '' The Simpsons'' episode "The Fat Blue Line", Brian Kennedy in ''The Goode Family'' episode "Pleatherheads", Vince the Circus Owner in the ''Glenn Martin DDS'' episode "The Grossest Show on Earth", Chaz in the ''
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'' episode "The Why of Fry", Bean Wizard in the '' Aqua Teen Hunger Force'' episode "Hypno-Germ", himself in the '' Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist'' episode "Fructose"). * October 26: Cary Elwes, English actor (voice of Garrett in ''Quest for Camelot'', Donald Curtis in ''Porco Rosso'', Baron Humbert von Gikkigen in ''The Cat Returns'' and ''Whisper of the Heart'', Aquaman in '' Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox'', Paris (mythology), Paris in the '' Hercules'' episode "Hercules and the Trojan War", Paxton Powers in the '' Batman Beyond'' episode "Ascension"). * October 28: Daphne Zuniga, American actress (voice of Vespa in ''Spaceballs: The Animated Series'', Cinderella in the '' Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child'' episode "Cinderella", Gabrielle in the ''Johnny Bravo'' episode "My Fair Dork", April in the '' Batman Beyond'' episode "April Moon"). * October 31: Don Asmussen, American cartoonist (''Monkeybone''), (d. 2021).


November

* November 1: ** Anthony Kiedis, American singer, songwriter, and member of Red Hot Chili Peppers (voiced himself in '' The Simpsons'' episode "Krusty Gets Kancelled"). ** Brenda Chapman, American animator, storyboard artist, writer and director ( Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, DreamWorks Animation). ** Lolita Ritmanis, American composer ( Warner Bros. Animation, ''Avengers Assemble (TV series), Avengers Assemble'', ''Wacky Races (2017 TV series), Wacky Races''). * November 11: Demi Moore, American actress (voice of Esmeralda (The Hunchback of Notre-Dame), Esmeralda in ''The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996 film), The Hunchback of Notre Dame'' and ''The Hunchback of Notre Dame II'', Dallas Grimes in ''Beavis and Butt-Head Do America''). * November 14: ** Atsuko Tanaka (voice actress), Atsuko Tanaka, Japanese actress (voice of Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell, the ''Ghost in the Shell'' franchise, Konan in '' Naruto'', Caster (Fate/stay night), Caster in Fate/stay night, the ''Fate/stay night'' franchise, Lisa Lisa in ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'', List of Queen's Blade characters#Claudette, Claudette in ''Queen's Blade'', Francis Midford in ''Black Butler'', List of Utawarerumono characters#Karura, Karura in ''Utawarerumono'', Bayonetta (character), Bayonetta in ''Bayonetta: Bloody Fate'', Hanami in ''Jujutsu Kaisen'', Japanese dub voice of Botanica in ''Beast Machines: Transformers'', Vanessa Fisk in ''Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'', Riley's Mother in ''Inside Out (2015 film), Inside Out'', Monkey and Sariatu in ''Kubo and the Two Strings''), (d.
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). ** Harland Williams, Canadian actor, comedian and writer (voice of Newton in '' Ned's Newt'', Mike in ''Gary & Mike'', Lug in ''Robots (2005 film), Robots'', Carl in ''Meet the Robinsons'', and ''Once Upon a Studio'', Cecilia and Captain Frost in ''Jake and the Never Land Pirates'', Apple in ''The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange'', Monster in ''Robot and Monster'', Hugo in ''
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'', Jeff Foxworthy in the ''
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'' episode "To Love and Die in Dixie", George in the ''What's New, Scooby-Doo?'' episode "A Scooby-Doo Valentine", Hiram in the ''Dan Vs.'' episode "Dan Vs. Technology", Cornelius Quibblefingers in the ''Robot Chicken'' episode "The Departy Monster", Helper Hue in the ''Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero'' episode "It's a Colorful Life", Sandie the Sandman in ''The 7D'' episode "In Yer Dreams, Pal", Joe McGrath in the ''Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!'' episode "Vote Velma", Thomas Edison's Ghost in the ''Bunnicula (TV series), Bunnicula'' episode "Indistinguishable from Magic", creator of and voice of Bob in ''Puppy Dog Pals''). ** Satomi Kōrogi, Japanese actress and singer (voice of Himawari Nohara in ''Crayon Shin-chan'', Omni King in ''Dragon Ball Super'', Menchi in ''Excel Saga'', Japanese dub voice of Ducky in ''The Land Before Time'' franchise, Arnold Perlstein in ''The Magic School Bus (TV series), The Magic School Bus'', and Snarf in ''ThunderCats (2011 TV series), ThunderCats''). * November 16: ** Darwyn Cooke, Canadian animator and comics artist ( Warner Bros. Animation), (d.
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). ** Jin Yamanoi, Japanese actor (Japanese dub voice of
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in ''DC League of Super-Pets'', Poppa in ''The Good Dinosaur'', Green Arrow in '' The Batman'' and '' Young Justice'', and Starscream in ''Transformers: Animated''). * November 19: Jodie Foster, American actress (voice of Anne Chan in ''The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan'', Pugsley Addams in ''The New Scooby-Doo Movies'' episode "Wednesday is Missing", Maggie Roark in '' The Simpsons'' episode "Four Great Women and a Manicure"). * November 28: Jon Stewart, American comedian, political commentator, and television host (voice of Godfrey in ''The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina'', Zeebad in ''The Magic Roundabout (film), Doogal'', Jon in the '' Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist'' episode "Guess Who", Matt Tracker and Serpentor in the ''Robot Chicken'' episode "Executed by the State", Mr. Random in the ''Phineas and Ferb'' episode "The Klimpaloon Ultimatum", Judge Meow in the ''Gravity Falls'' episode "Weirdmageddon 2: Escape from Reality", himself in the ''
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'' episode "Irregarding Steve" and '' The Simpsons'' episode "E Pluribus Wiggum").


December

* December 4: Julie Lemieux, Canadian actress (voice of Paisley Paver in ''Wild Kratts'', the title character in ''
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'', Russ in ''The Busy World of Richard Scarry'', Warren Patterson in ''Monster by Mistake'', Mrs. Gorf in ''Wayside (TV series), Wayside'', Fnuzzy Snuggums in ''Spliced (TV series), Spliced'', Cali in ''PAW Patrol''). * December 9: ** Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, American puppeteer (''Muppets Tonight'', ''The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss'', ''Sesame Street''), performer, singer, artist and actress (voice of Wendy White in ''Poochini'', Hana Takamine in ''Zatch Bell!'', Myron in ''All Grown Up!'', Peg Puppy, Old Lady Sheep and Kangroo Mom in ''T.U.F.F. Puppy'', Gracie the Toad, Doris the Raccoon and Sadie in ''Nature Cat'', Bubbles in ''Splash and Bubbles'', Abby Cadabby in ''Mecha Builders'', additional voices in ''Howl's Moving Castle (film), Howl's Moving Castle''). ** Felicity Huffman, American actress (voice of Betty Director in ''
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'', Nima in ''Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman'', herself in the ''
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'' episodes "Stupid Piece of Sh*t" and "The Judge"). * December 13: David A. Goodman, American writer and producer (''Scooby-Doo and the Witch's Ghost'', ''
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'', ''
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'', ''
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''). * December 11: Charlie Mackesy, British artist, illustrator, and author (''The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (film), The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse''). * December 16: Rusty Mills, American animator and director ( Warner Bros. Animation), (d. 2012). * December 17: Ari Folman, Israeli film director, screenwriter, animator, and composer (''Waltz with Bashir'', ''The Congress (2013 film), The Congress''). * December 18: ** Maiya Williams, American television writer ('' Rugrats'', ''The PJs'', ''Class of 3000'', ''
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'', ''The Ghost and Molly McGee''). ** James Sie, Chinese-American actor and author (voice of Jackie Chan in '' Jackie Chan Adventures'', Master Monkey in ''Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness'', General Gum in '' King of the Hill'', Atom (Ryan Choi), Ryan Choi / Atom in '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold'', Cabbage Merchant in ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'', Kwan in ''Danny Phantom'', Wind Dragon in the '' Justice League Unlimited'' episode "Ultimatum"). * December 19: Jill Talley, American voice actress (voice of Nosey in '' Rocko's Modern Life'', Plankton and Karen, Karen in '' SpongeBob SquarePants'', Nina J. Neckerly, Gretchen and Miss Mucus in ''Camp Lazlo'', Rita Loud in ''The Loud House'', Sarah Dubois in ''The Boondocks (TV series), The Boondocks''). * December 21: Debbie Bader, American animator ( Warner Bros. Animation, Nickelodeon, ''Curious George (TV series), Curious George'', ''The Tick (1994 TV series), The Tick''). * December 22: Ralph Fiennes, English actor (voice of Alfred Pennyworth in '' The Lego Batman Movie'', Ramesses II, Rameses in ''The Prince of Egypt'', Moon King in ''Kubo and the Two Strings'', Victor Quartermaine in ''Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit'', Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis in the ''Liberty's Kids'' episode "Yorktown"). * December 23: Peter Ramsey, American film director, producer, and animator (''Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'', ''Rise of the Guardians''). * December 31: Julian Stone, English actor, writer and producer (voice of Sir Raven, Pastor, Flamingo and Man in ''The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy'', Old Worlder in ''Missing Link (2019 film), Missing Link'', Dandy Dan in the '' Handy Manny'' episode "Big Construction Job", additional voices in ''Steamboy'' and ''Toy Story That Time Forgot'').


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* Bill Marsilii, American screenwriter (''The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss'', ''Courage the Cowardly Dog''). * Fernando Escandon, Mexican-American actor (voice of El Dorado (Super Friends), El Dorado in ''Super Friends (1980 TV series), Super Friends'', Don Toro in '' Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks'', Pirate in ''The Pagemaster'', Dr. Salazer in ''The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest'' episode "The Mummies of Malenque", Cohila in the ''Extreme Ghostbusters'' episode "The Crawler", Professor Spinoza in '' The Wild Thornberrys'' episode "Blood Sisters"), (d. 2017).


Deaths


February

* February 6: Roy Atwell, American actor, comedian, and composer (voice of Doc in ''Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937 film), Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs''), dies at age 83. * February 17: Joseph Kearns, American actor (voice of the Doorknob in ''Alice in Wonderland (1951 film), Alice in Wonderland''), dies at age 55. * February 22: Anson Dyer, English director, screenwriter, animator, and actor, (directed Adolf Hitler-themed animated short films for Gaumont-British, including ''The British Lion Awakes'', ''Hitler On His Front Line'', ''Hitler's Peace Pudding'', ''Hitler Dances To Stalin's Tune'', and ''Run, Adolf, Run''), dies at age 86. * February 24: Pete Peterson (animator), Pete Peterson, American stop motion animator and special effects artist (''Mighty Joe Young (1949 film), Mighty Joe Young'', ''The Black Scorpion (film), The Black Scorpion'', ''The Giant Behemoth''), dies at age 58.


April

* April 18: Vyacheslav Levandovsky, Ukrainian animator, considered the founder of Ukrainian animation, (''The Fairy Tale of the Straw Bull'', ''The Tale about the Squirrel Hostess and the Mouse Villain'', ''Tuk-Tuk and his friend Zhuk'' ''In the Land of Dolls''), dies at age 65. * April 21: ** Bob Wickersham, American animator and comics artist (Walt Disney Company, Ub Iwerks, Fleischer Studios, Terrytoons,
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), dies at age 50. ** Bob McCay, American cartoonist, illustrator, comic book colorist and inker, (assistant for his father Winsor McCay, he received sole credit for several of his father's cartoons, including an animated film), dies at age 65. page #?Bob McCay
at the Lambiek Comiclopedia * April 24: Milt Franklyn, American composer and arranger (''Looney Tunes''), dies at age 64.


May

* May 23: Sterling Sturtevant, American designer and art director ( Walt Disney Animation Studios, UPA), dies at age 39."Mrs. Sterling Glasband", Obituary, '' Los Angeles Times'', May 26, 1962, p. 35.Amidi, Amid (2006). "Playhouse Pictures," in ''Cartoon Modern: Style and Design in 1950s Animation'', Chronicle Books, pp. 70. . * May 27: Gwen Williams, American actress (voice of Mary in ''Mr. Bug Goes to Town''), dies at age 74.


June

* June 6: Guinn "Big Boy" Williams, American actor (narrator in ''Mr. Bug Goes to Town''), dies at age 63. * June 19: Will Wright (actor), Will Wright, American actor (voice of Friend Owl in ''Bambi''), dies at age 68.Obituary ''Variety Obituaries, Variety'', June 27, 1962, p. 52.


July

* July 23: Victor Moore, American actor (voiced himself in Friz Freleng's Daffy Duck short ''Ain't That Ducky''), dies at age 86.


November

* November 8: Willis H. O'Brien, American special effects artist and animator (''The Lost World (1925 film), The Lost World'', ''King Kong (1933 film), King Kong'', ''The Son of Kong'', ''Mighty Joe Young (1949 film), Mighty Joe Young'', ''The Black Scorpion (film), The Black Scorpion'', ''The Giant Behemoth''), dies at age 76.


See also

*1962 in anime


Sources


External links


Animated works of the year
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