Britt Allcroft
December 14, 1943 – December 25, 2024
English Writer, Producer, Director and Voice Actor Britt Allcroft also adapted The Railway Series books into Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, and she created the series Shining Time Station and Magic Adventures of Mumfie.
Juan Alvarez*
June 6, 1939 – September 12, 2024
Juan Alvarez worked in cel service and as a Painter at Rich Entertainment, Walt Disney Pictures, and Warner Bros. Feature Animation.
Tedd Anasti
February 12, 1943 – December 14, 2024
Producer, Writer, and Story Editor, Tedd Anasti’s many credits include the TV series Timon & Pumbaa, Beetlejuice, Spider Riders, The Little Mermaid, The Smurfs, and DuckTales.
Howard Beckerman
December 25, 1930 – June 29, 2024
As an Animator and Director, Howard Beckerman worked at Terrytoons, Paramount, UPA, and his eponymous Howard Beckerman studio. His credits range from Return to Oz to Doug. He also taught at the School of Visual Arts.
Kay Benbow
November 1961 – March 26, 2024
British Broadcasting Executive Kay Benbow served as Controller of the BBC children’s station CBeebies, which won the BAFTA Children’s Award for Channel of the Year in 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2016.
Peter Bennett*
July 19, 1967 – May 17, 2024
From Background Painter to Art Director, Peter Bennett was a long-time contributor to the SpongeBob SquarePants universe. His signature close-up paintings were colloquially called “gross-ups” by the animation crew, and his hands are literally all over the SpongeBob DNA—photographs of his hands are used as the Hans the Hand character in multiple SpongeBob episodes. Additional credits include ChalkZone, The Patrick Star Show, Kamp Koral, and The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.
Donald Bourland
February 25, 1938 – January 11, 2024
Donald “Don” Bourland was a Scene Planner at Walt Disney Features. His credits include The Black Cauldron.
Janice “Jan” Browning*
January 12, 1943 – November 18, 2024
Jan Browning grew up in the animation industry—her mother owned an ink and paint shop. Over the course of her career, she worked as a Painter, Inker, Final Checker, and Animation Checker at Hanna-Barbera, Animedia, Walt Disney Pictures, Filmation, Kroyer Films, Cartoon Network, Frederator, Nickelodeon, Film Roman, Marvel, and more, including 21 years at Warner Bros. Animation. Jan was a Golden Awards Winner in 2019 and was a long-time member of The Animation Guild, Local 839’s Executive Board where she also served as Sergeant-at-Arms.
Sam Bullock*
July 20, 1969 – December 9, 2024
As a Storyboard Artist and Key Assistant Animator, Sam Bullock worked at Rich Entertainment, Nickelodeon, and Disney TVA. His credits include Danny Phantom, The Swan Princess, and The Replacements.
Janice Burgess
March 1, 1952 – March 6, 2024
Nickelodeon Executive and creator of the preschool series The Backyardigans, Janice Burgess also oversaw production of the award-winning Blue’s Clues and Little Bill TV series. Prior to joining Nickelodeon, Janice worked for Children’s Television Workshop where she was involved in shows like 3-2-1-Contact and Ghostwriter.
Clint Colver*
November 12, 1949 – December 31, 2024
Clint Colver worked as a Lighting Artist at DreamWorks. His credits include Kung Fu Panda, Puss in Boots, The Croods, Flushed Away, Monsters vs. Aliens, Shrek Forever After, and Shark Tales.
Curtis Crawford
July 31, 1957 – April 27, 2024
Curtis Crawford was a Canadian Animator, Storyboard Artist, Layout and Character Design Artist, Overseas Animation Supervisor, and Producer. His credits include Dennis the Menace, Racoons, Teddy Ruxpin, For Better or For Worse, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Babar and Father Christmas, and The Tin Angel.
Diane Delano
January 29, 1967 – December 13, 2024
Voice Actor Diane Delano worked on Ben 10, Superman: The Animated Series, Teen Titans, Rugrats, and Batman: The Brave and the Bold.
Shigeko Doyle*
August 1, 1943 – April 28, 2024
Inker, Painter, and Opaquer, Shigeko Doyle worked at Walt Disney Pictures, Hanna-Barbera, Kroyer Films, Chuck Jones Productions, Cool World Productions, and Disney TVA. His credits range from Cool World to King of the Hill and The Simpsons.
Maurice Edwards*
November 11, 1933 – May 5, 2024
As a Background and Layout Artist, Maurice Edwards worked at Adelaide Productions, Meatball Animation, Warner Bros. Feature Animation, and Tom T. Animation. His credits include Extreme Ghostbusters, Men in Black: The Series, Justice League, and The Batman.
John Erwin
December 5, 1936 – December 20, 2024
Voice Actor John Erwin voiced the arrogant and selfish Reggie Mantle in the animated series The Archie Show, as well as many of the series’ spin-offs until 1977. He also voiced the primary hero Prince Adam/He-Man in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, along with several of the series’ minor characters.
Philip J. Felix*
February 6, 1962 – December 23, 2023
As an Art Director and Character Designer, Philip J. Felix’s TV credits include Spiral Zone, The Real Ghostbusters, Pound Puppies, Tiny Toon Adventures, Muppet Babies, Biker Mice from Mars, and The Snowden, Raggedy Ann and Andy Holiday Show. He was also a Story Artist for Disney’s Hercules series and Matinee Entertainment’s Kampung Boy series, as well as a Visual Development Artist for the short film Shrek: I Feel Good and The Lost World: Jurassic Park video game.
Elliot Field
June 24, 1927 – June 27, 2024
Credits for Voice Actor Elliot Field include The Incredible Hulk, Quick Draw McGraw, and The Flintstones.
Joe Flaherty
June 21, 1941 – April 1, 2024
As a Voice Actor, credits for Joe Flaherty include the feature films Heavy Metal and Home on the Range, as well as the TV series Clone High, Teamo Supremo, and Little Dracula. He also wrote an episode of Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated.
Martin Forte*
February 11, 1936 – January 18, 2024
Martin Forte worked as a Background Artist at Hanna-Barbera, Filmation, and Universal Cartoon Studio. Movie credits include Charlotte’s Web and Heidi’s Song. He also worked on TV series including Super Friends and numerous versions of Scooby-Doo.
Bob Foster*
November 16, 1943 – September 30, 2024
Bob Foster worked as a Storyboard and Layout Artist and Comic Book Artist and Editor, as well as in series development. His many credits include Road Rovers, Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Mickey’s Clubhouse, Tom and Jerry Tales, Spiderman and His Amazing Friends, Godzilla, and Courage the Cowardly Dog. Bob served as President of The Animation Guild from 2010 to 2013.
Tom Foxmarnick*
July 10, 1958 – October 1, 2024
A Model Designer, Tom Foxmarnick worked at Disney Television, Hyperion, Universal Cartoon Studios, Warner Bros. Animation, Curious George Productions, and Adelaide Productions. Among his credits are numerous Tom and Jerry, Scooby-Doo, and Recess videos, as well as ChalkZone and Dora the Explorer.
Randy Fukuda
January 15, 1960 – April 25, 2024
A longstanding and much-loved member of Operations Facility Management at Walt Disney Feature Animation, Randy Fukuda’s credits for technical and engineering support include The Rescuers Down Under, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and The Princess and the Frog.
Christopher Gee
1961 – July 26, 2024
Film Recorder and Technical Supervisor, Christopher Gee worked at Walt Disney Feature Animation and Disney TVA. His credits include The Rescuers Down Under, Aladdin, The Lion King, and The Princess and the Frog.
Brad Goodchild*
February 14, 1956 – October 18, 2024
Storyboard Artist, Director, Animator, and Overseas Animation Supervisor Brad Goodchild worked at Nelvana, Disney TVA, and Warner Bros. Animation. His credits include the TV series The Magic School Bus, Pepper Ann, Kim Possible, and Hailey’s on It!, as well as the feature film Rock & Rule.
David Graham
July 11, 1925 – September 20, 2024
English Voice Actor David Graham voiced Gordon Tracy in the Thunderbirds’ franchise, Grandpa Pig in Peppa Pig, Wise Old Elf in Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom, and Snork in Moomin.
Mark Gustafson
October 16, 1960 – February 1, 2024
Portland-born stop-motion Animator and Director Mark Gustafsen directed Guillermo del Toro’s Oscar-winning feature Pinocchio and served as Animation Director on Wes Andersen’s The Fantastic Mr. Fox. Mark began his career at Will Vinton Studios, animating on features such as The Adventures of Mark Twain and Return to Oz, and the TV special A Claymation Christmas Celebration. He was Lead Animator on Meet the Raisins!, won an Emmy for the stop-motion special Claymation Easter, and was nominated for an Annie Award for his innovative short Mr. Resistor, which became part of the International Tournée of Animation anthology. He also directed episodes of Eddie Murphy’s stop-motion series The PJs. At the time of his death, Gustafson was working on a new animated series called Milepost 88 with ShadowMachine.
Veronica Halmos*
March 9, 1928 – September 29, 2024
Veronica Halmos worked as a Painter at Hanna-Barbera, Filmation, Amblin Entertainment, Hyperion, and Cool World Productions on shows including Cool World and BraveStarr: The Legend.
Reid Harrison
November 6, 1958 – January 15, 2024
Television Producer and Writer Reid Harrison’s credits include Duckman, The Simpsons, The PJs, Drawn Together, Celebrity Deathmatch, Sonic Boom, Angelo Rules, and Disenchantment.
Dan Hennessey
September 11, 1942 – November 13, 2024
Dan Hennessey was a Canadian Voice Actor and Voice Director. His voice credits include Care Bears, The Adventures of Tintin, Little Bear, RoboCop, Beetlejuice, Inspector Gadget, The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, X-Men: The Animated Series, and My Pet Monster. As a Voice Director he worked on The Magic School Bus, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, and Cyberchase.
Darryl Hickman
July 28, 1931 – May 22, 2024
The younger brother of Actor Dwayne Hickman, Darryl Hickman was an Actor and Voice Actor. His animation credits include Space Stars, Pac-Man, The Biskitts, and Scooby and Scrappy-Doo.
Sean Pin Ho*
May 13, 1971 – September 4, 2024
As an In-Betweener, Assistant Animator, Visual Development Artist, Visual Development Designer, and Model and Background Designer, Sean Pin Ho worked at DreamWorks Animation, Disney TVA, Warner Bros. Animation, and Pixar video games. His credits include Prince of Egypt, Road to El Dorado, Sinbad, and Spirit of the Cimarron.
Jean Guy Jacques
d. January 24, 2024
French Canadian Timing Director and Assistant Director Jean Guy Jacques’ credits include Arthur, The Little Lulu Show, Bob Morane, Rugrats, and Rocko’s Modern Life.
James Earl Jones
January 17, 1931 – September 9, 2024
Actor and Voice Actor James Earl Jones is best known in animation for voicing Mustafa in The Lion King. James also provided voices for Lucasfilm, Film Roman, and other Walt Disney Feature productions.
Karen Keller*
September 4, 1953 – November 25, 2024
As a Layout Artist and Art Director at Rick Reinert Productions and Walt Disney Feature Animation, Karen Keller’s many credits include Aladdin, Pocahontas, Hercules, The Emperor’s New Groove, The Fox and the Hound, Fantasia 2000, and Home on the Range.
Jon Kenny
December 12, 1957 – November 15, 2024
Irish comedian Jon Kenny worked as a Voice Actor on Song of the Sea and Wolfwalkers.
Yoji Kuri
April 9, 1928 – November 24, 2024
Yoji Kuri was a Japanese Director, Artist, and avant-garde manga creator of acclaimed animated shorts. He won Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Tokyo International Anime Fair, and Animafest Zagreb.
Nigel Lambert
May 11, 1944 – September 11, 2024
English Voice Actor Nigel Lambert’s credits include The Adventures of Paddington Bear, The Princess and the Pea, and Justin and the Knights of Valour.
Rachael Lillis
July 8, 1969 – August 10, 2024
Voice Actor Rachael Lillis is best known for her performances as Misty, Jessie, and Jigglypuff in the first eight seasons of the English-dubbed version of the TV series Pokémon and the Pokémon movies.
Boo Hwan Lim*
February 28, 1958 – October 1, 2024
Boo Hwan Lim worked as an Animator, Storyboard and Layout Artist, and Director at Rich Entertainment, Graz Entertainment, Fox Television, Nickelodeon, Film Roman, and Bento Box. His credits include Bob’s Burgers, King of the Hill, and Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Morgan Lofting
February 2, 1940 – November 27, 2024
Voice Actor Morgan Lofting’s credits include G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Ben 10: Omniverse, Spider-Man, and The Transformers.
Michio Mamiya
June 29, 1929 – December 11, 2024
Japanese Composer Michio Mamiya is known for Grave of the Fireflies, En toiu onna, and Horus: Prince of the Sun.
Mitzi McCall
September 9, 1930 – August 8, 2024
Voice Actor Mitzi McCall voiced Mother Goose in Mother Goose and Grimm and worked on other animated projects including The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show, Paw Paws, Darkwing Duck, Yo Yogi! and Ice Age. In addition to her thriving career as a Voice Artist, Mitzi also wrote and acted in many sitcoms.
Tim McGovern
June 24, 1955 – March 30, 2024
Tech Director and VFX Supervisor Tim McGovern worked at Disney, Robert Abel & Associates, Metrolight Studios, and Sony Pictures Imageworks.
John McKenna
d. April 14, 2024
A Producer, Director, and Studio Head with more than 25 years of heading up both traditional 2D and CG feature animation houses around the world, John McKenna’s career saw him set up and lead studios for Disney, Warner Bros., and 20th Century Fox. He also served as Studio Head for One Animation, producers of the TV series Oddbods.
Robert “Bob” McKnight*
February 10, 1960 – November 2024
As an Animator, Character Designer, and Storyboard Artist, Bob McKnight worked at Disney Animation and Warner Bros. His prolific career includes credits on TV shows and feature films including Looney Tunes: Back in Action, The Tigger Movie, House of Mouse, Tiny Toon Adventures, and Animaniacs. Shortly before his death, he completed work on The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie.
Harlene Mears*
June 4, 1948 – July 8, 2024
Painter and Opaquer Harlene Mears worked at Hanna-Barbera and Walt Disney Pictures on Beauty and the Beast, Hercules, The Lion King, and more.
Kent Melton*
October 3, 1955 – February 22, 2024
A Master Animation Sculptor, Kent Melton played a significant role in the Disney renaissance in the 1990s, crafting clay maquettes for feature films including Aladdin, The Lion King and Mulan. He also sculpted for Portland-based studio Laika on Coraline, ParaNorman, and The Boxtrolls, and on Pixar’s The Incredibles.
Mike Milne
November 8, 1947 – May 19, 2024
CGI Animation Pioneer Mike Milne was a six-time Emmy Award winner and great-nephew of Winnie-the-Pooh creator A.A. Milne. Mike founded Framestore’s first CGI team in 1992 and was a key part of the team that created Walking with Dinosaurs, a landmark documentary miniseries, for British television.
David Mink*
November 29, 1964 – January 27, 2024
A Model Designer and Storyboard Artist, David Mink worked at Disney TVA, Warner Bros., and Adelaide/Sony Animation. Among his credits are Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Pinky and the Brain, Goof Troop, and Darkwing Duck.
Chris Minz
December 11, 1960 – December 16, 2024
Canadian Layout Artist and Layout Supervisor Chris Minz worked at Nelvana on shows including Star Wars: Droids, Beetlejuice, The Magic School Bus, Rupert, Pippi Longstocking, Ned’s Newt, Little Bear, George and Martha, and Corduroy.
Don Moore*
April 13, 1941 – June 8, 2024
Don Moore worked as a Background Artist, Animator, and Art Director at Hanna-Barbera, Chuck Jones Productions, Aurora Entertainment, Sullivan Bluth Studios, and Walt Disney Pictures. The Secret of NIHM, Thumbelina, An American Tail, Dragon’s Lair, All Dogs Go to Heaven, The Lion King, Pocahontas, Hercules, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Home on the Range are among his many credits.
Terry Mullen*
June 16, 1944 – April 21, 2024
Terry Mullen worked as a Layout, Background, and Storyboard Artist, Model Designer, and Animator at Hanna-Barbera, Filmation, Disney TVA, Walt Disney Pictures, Ruby-Spears, Warner Bros., Universal Cartoon Studios, and more. Among his many credits are The Smurfs, Ghostbusters, and various Scooby-Doo series.
Eli Noyes
October 18, 1942 – March 23, 2024
A pioneering Stop-Motion Animator and Director, Eli Noyes was nominated for an Oscar in 1965 for his independent film, Clay or the Origin of Species, which used both clay and sand to tell its story. In 1983 he joined forces with Kit Laybourne to form Noyes and Laybourne Enterprises, where they created the Nickelodeon shows Gullah Gullah Island and Eureeka’s Castle. They also formed Colossal Pictures which helped develop MTV’s Liquid Television.
Ken Page
January 20, 1954 – September 30, 2024
Voice Actor and Singer Ken Page voiced Oogie Boogie in The Nightmare Before Christmas and King Gator in All Dogs Go to Heaven.
Andy Paley
November 1, 1951 – November 20, 2024
Musician, Singer, and Songwriter Andy Paley composed music and wrote songs for many animated series including Handy Manny, SpongeBob SquarePants, My Gym Partner’s a Monkey, Camp Lazlo, and Digimon Adventure.
Gloria Palter*
June 30, 1930 – March 8, 2024
Animation Checker Gloria Palter worked at Adelaide Productions, Nickelodeon, and Film Roman. Among her TV credits are Extreme Ghostbusters, Godzilla: The Series, Men in Black: The Series, Skunk Fu!, and King of the Hill.
Don Perro
February 1960 – December 1, 2024
Animator, Assistant Animator, and Character and Prop Designer, Don Perro worked at Atkinson Films and Spümcø, as well as Capilano University. His credits include TV series The Racoons and Problem Child and TV movies The Teddy Bears’ Picnic and Babar and Father Christmas.
Erica Peterson
May 8, 1980 – January 20, 2024
Writer Erica Peterson worked at Sony Pictures Animation and DreamWorks TV.
James Proimos
January 24, 1958 – July 8, 2024
Show Creator, Screenwriter, Cartoonist, and children’s book Author and Illustrator, James Proimos began his career in advertising, earning numerous Cleo Awards. He went on to co-create and design characters for the animated Sony Wonder/Sunbow Productions series Generation O!
Alan Ratchins
October 3, 1942 – November 2, 2024
Voice Actor Alan Ratchins’ credits include The Spectacular Spider-Man, Scooby-Doo! Mecha Mutt Menace, Batman: The Animated Series, and American Dad!
Peter Renaday
June 9, 1935 – September 8, 2024
Voice Actor Peter Renaday is best known for voicing Splinter in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. His additional credits include Ben 10, Animaniacs, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, and Iron Man.
Daniel Ridgers
November 15, 1972 – December 2, 2024
Producer, Production Manager, and Production Coordinator, Daniel Ridgers worked at Walt Disney Animation and Imagineering, Hyperion, Starz Animation, Duck Studios, and Warner Bros. His credits include The Oblongs, Future-Worm!, The Proud Family, Shorties, and Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!
Harry Sabin*
July 15, 1956 – April 15, 2024
Harry Sabin was an Animator, Designer, Visual Development Artist, and Storyboard Artist for Warner Bros., Disney TVA, Filmation, and other studios. His film credits include The Iron Giant, Osmosis Jones, Space Jam, Looney Tunes: Back in Action, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, and Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas. Among his TV credits are He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, She-Ra: Princess of Power, BraveStarr, Ghostbusters, and American Dad!
Vladimir Samsonov
August 11, 1936 – February 20, 2024
Soviet and Russian Filmmaker Vladimir Samsonov worked in hand-drawn techniques and pictorial animation. Vladimir was a member of ASIFA, and he directed more than 50 animated films.
Lillian Schwartz
July 13, 1927 – October 12, 2024
CGI pioneer Lillian Schwartz was an experimental Artist and Filmmaker who contributed to early work on computer-animated films and other projects for Bell Labs from the late 1960s to the early 2000s.
Martin “Marty” Schwartz*
March 3, 1953 – February 18, 2024
Assistant Animator Marty Schwartz worked at Hanna-Barbera, Filmation, Walt Disney Feature Animation, Disney TVA, and Hyperion. His credits include Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and Mulan, as well as 65 episodes of BraveStarr. He was 70.
Richard Sherman
June 12, 1928 – May 25, 2024
As a Composer and Lyricist, Richard Sherman, in partnership with his brother Robert Sherman, was an Oscar-winning songwriter who created many memorable tunes in Disney films such as The Jungle Book and Mary Poppins.
Adam Somner
1967 – November 27, 2024
Adam Somner produced The Adventures of Tintin and Who Framed Roger Rabbit. He was also the Assistant Director on The Adventures of Tintin, Rango, and The Cat Returns.
Michael Swanigan*
December 12,1956 – September 24, 2024
Michael Swanigan worked for numerous studios including Filmation, Marvel, Hanna-Barbera, Disney TV, Graz Entertainment, Hyperion, Adelaide Productions, Warner Bros. Animation, and Cartoon Network. As a Storyboard Artist, his many credits include The Octonauts, The Proud Family, and Garfield and Friends.
Keiichi Tanaami
July 21, 1936 – August 9, 2024
Visual Artist and Animator Keiichi Tanaami was a revered independent filmmaker and played a role in the development of autonomous and experimental animation film in Japan.
Tony Todd
December 4, 1954 – November 6, 2024
Voice Actor Tony Todd’s credits include Transformers: Prime and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Masters of the Universe: Revolution, Batman: The Brave and the Bold and Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!
Akira Toriyama
April 5, 1955 – March 1, 2024
Manga Artist and Character Designer Akira Toriyama created the popular manga series Dragon Ball.
Michael Toth*
November 20, 1956 – December 29, 2024
As an Animator and Assistant Animator, Michael Toth worked at numerous studios including Filmation, Baer Animation, and Walt Disney Studios. His credits include He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, She-Ra: Princess of Power, Ghostbusters, BraveStarr, Rover Dangerfield, It’s Spring Training, Charlie Brown, and Tom and Jerry: The Movie.
Brian Trueman
May 16, 1932 – September 1, 2024
English screenwriter Brian Trueman’s credits include Danger Mouse, Count Duckula, The Wind in the Willows, Wallace & Gromit, and Thomas & Friends. He was also a Voice Actor who worked on Count Duckula, Jamie and the Magic Torch, Cockleshell Bay, The Wind in the Willows, Danger Mouse, and Franny’s Feet.
Angelo Villani*
December 14, 1928 – February 11, 2024
Angelo Villani worked as a Xerox Processor at Filmation and Walt Disney Pictures on productions including Oliver & Company and Happily Ever After.
Craig Voigt*
August 1, 1962 – December 4, 2024
As a Layout Artist at Warner Bros. Feature Animation and Adelaide Productions, Craig Voigt worked on Space Jam, Osmosis Jones, and The Iron Giant.
Dirk von Besser
d. November 7, 2024
As an Ink and Paint Artist, Dirk von Besser worked at Filmation, Warner Bros., DreamWorks Animation, and Duncan Studio. His TV and film credits range from BraveStarr to Cool World, The Road to El Dorado, and Space Jam: A New Legacy.
Robert Watts
May 23, 1938 – September 30, 2024
British Producer Robert Watts produced Who Framed Roger Rabbit and An American Tail: Fievel Goes West.
Étienne Willem
September 11, 1972 – June 16, 2024
Étienne Willem was a Belgian Comic Book Artist, Storyboard and Layout Artist, and Storyboard Supervisor. His credits include Trollz, Liberty’s Kids, DinoSquad, Strawberry Shortcake, Tara Duncan, Horseland, and The Breadwinner.
Phillip Williams
July 28, 1954 – September 8, 2024
Canadian Voice Actor Phillip Williams’ credits include Rolie Polie Olie, X-Men: The Animated Series, Miss Spider’s Sunny Patch Friends, Babar, The Busy World of Richard Scarry, Pippi Longstocking, Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series, Time Warp Trio, and Cyberchase.
Tom Wyner
June 16, 1947 – June 30, 2024
As a Writer, Tom Wyner’s credits include Samurai Pizza Cats, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and Ultraman II: The Further Adventures of Ultraman. Tom was also a Voice Actor for TV and feature films, with credits including The Transformers, The New Adventures of Gigantor, Around the World With Willy Fog, Fist of the North Star, Ghost in the Shell, Robotech: The Movie, and 85 episodes of the Robotech series.
* Denotes a member of The Animation Guild, IATSE Local 839.
We would like to recognize some of the many others who passed away this year and who contributed their talents to the art and craft of the animation industry.
Animation artists, writers, technicians, and production workers
David Barrington-Holt, Designer and Model Maker
Emma Calder, British Independent Filmmaker
Tamáa Deák, Hungarian Composer
Laurent de Brunhoff, Writer and Illustrator
Carol Goldwasser, Casting Director
Greg Hildebrandt, Character Designer
Mutsumi Inomata, Japanese Character Designer
Will Jennings, Lyricist
Paul Maslansky, Producer
Peter Maddocks, English Editorial Cartoonist, Comic Artist, and Animator
Brian McConnachie, Writer
Bernie Mireault, Canadian Animator
Martin Starger, Producer
Rose Stiebra, Latvian Animator
Haruo Takahashi, Japanese Animator
Robert Towne, Writer and Director
Marina Voskanyants, Russian Animator
George Wilkins, Composer
Voice Actors
Erica Ash
John Ashton
John Capodice
David Carling
Bill Cobbs
Roger Corman
Gavin Creel
James Darren
Candy Devine
Mark Dobson
Shannon Dougherty
Shelley Duvall
Elwood Edwards
Art Evans
Ulf Filgard
Greg Finley
Teri Garr
Benji Gregory
Eric Gilliland
Doc Harris
Jonathan Haze
Bernard Hill
Earl Holliman
Olivia Hussey
Jill Jacobson
Glynis Johns
Jack Jones
Quincy Jones
Michie Kita
Kris Kristofferson
Linda Lavin
Barbara Leigh Hunt
Richard Lewis
Elizabeth MacRae
Taiki Matsuno
Sergio Mendes
Bob Newhart
Toshiyuki Nishada
Noriko Ohara
Charles Osgood
Nobuyo Ōyama
Liam Payne
Chance Perdomo
Gary Reinke
Chita Rivera
Geena Rowlands
Whitney Rydbeck
Fatman Scoop
Emi Shinohara
James B. Sikking
Richard Simmons
Maggie Smith
Donald Sutherland
Tarako
Ron Thompson
Dave Underwood
Hideyuki Umezo
M. Emmet Walsh
Timothy West
Chuck Woolery
Eiji Yanagisawa
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