1932 in animation

none Events in 1932 in animation. Events February February 26: The Fleischer Studios release the Betty Boop cartoon Minnie the Moocher, which has jazz musician Cab Calloway as a special guest voice.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/f/fleischer_max.htm Max Fleischer April April 16: Harman and Ising's Merrie Melodies cartoon Goopy Geer produced by Leon Schlesinger Productions premieres, It marks the debut of the title character Goopy Geer. May May 25: Wilfred Jackson's Mickey Mouse cartoon Mickey's Revue, premieres. Goofy makes his debut in this short film.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/d/disney.htm Walt Disney July July 30: Walt Disney releases the studio's first animated short in color: Flowers and Trees. While not the historical first, it will lead to other animation studios also gradually switching to color in the following years.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/d/disney.htm Walt Disney November November 18: 5th Academy Awards: Walt Disney produces a special animated reel to announce some of the nominees for Best Actor, Parade of the Award Nominees. During the same ceremony, Disney receives an Honorary Academy Award for the creation of Mickey Mouse,https://www.lambiek.net/artists/d/disney.htm Walt Disney marking the first time an Oscar is given to an animator and his animated cartoon star. The first Academy Award for Best Animated Short is handed out. The winner is Walt Disney's Flowers and Trees.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/d/disney.htm Walt Disney November 25: The Fleischer Studios release the Betty Boop cartoon I'll Be Glad When You're Dead You Rascal You, which has jazz musician Louis Armstrong as a special guest voice.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/f/fleischer_max.htm Max Fleischer Films released 4 January: Any Rags? (United States) Chinatown Mystery (United States) Piano Mover (United States) 9 January: Bosko at the Zoo (United States) Sweet Jennie Lee (United States) 10 January – The Villain's Curse (United States) 16 January: The Bird Store (United States) Boop-Oop-a-Doop (United States) 24 January – Noah's Outing (United States) 30 January: Love Krazy (United States) Rocketeers (United States) Show Me the Way to Go Home (United States) 31 January – Pagan Moon (United States) 6 February – Battling Bosko (United States) 7 February – The Spider Talks (United States) 13 February – Hollywood Goes Krazy (United States) 19 February – When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along (United States) 20 February: Freddy the Freshman (United States) The Milkman (United States) 21 February – Peg Leg Pete (United States) 25 February – Treasure Runt (United States) 26 February – Minnie the Moocher (United States) 27 February – Rabid Hunters (United States) 4 March – Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie (United States) 5 March: Big-Hearted Bosko (United States) Fire-Fire (United States) 6 March – Play Ball (United States) 11 March – Swim or Sink (United States) 14 March – What a Knight (United States) 19 March – Crosby, Columbo, and Vallee (United States) 20 March – Ye Olde Songs (United States) 25 March – Crazy Town (United States) 26 March: In the Bag (United States) What A Life (United States) 31 March – Railroad Wretch (United States) 1 April – Just One More Chance (United States) 2 April – Soldier Old Man (United States) 3 April – Bull-ero (United States) 8 April – The Dancing Fool (United States) 13 April: Birth of Jazz (United States) Chess-Nuts (United States) 16 April – Goopy Geer (United States) 17 April – Radio Girl (United States) 22 April – Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning (United States) 23 April – Joint Wipers (United States) 28 April – The Pet Shop (United States) 30 April – Puppy Love (United States) 1 May – Woodland (United States) 6 May – Shine On Harvest Moon (United States) 9 May – Ritzy Hotel (United States) 14 May: It's Got Me Again! (United States) Pots and Pans (United States) School Days (United States) 15 May – Romance (United States) 17 May – Stepping Stones (United States) 20 May – Let Me Call You Sweetheart (United States) 25 May – Mickey's Revue (United States) 28 May – Hic-Cups the Champ (United States) 29 May – Bluebeard's Brother (United States) 31 May – Battle of the Barn (United States) 4 June: Plane Dumb (United States) The Tuba Tooter (United States) 11 June – Moonlight for Two (United States) 12 June – Farmer Al Falfa's Bedtime Story (United States) 17 June – I Ain't Got Nobody (United States) 18 June – The Bully (United States) 21 June – Paper Hanger (United States) 26 June – The Mad King (United States) 2 July – Fare-Play (United States) 9 July – The Bears and the Bees (United States) 10 July – Cocky Cock Roach (United States) 16 July – The Office Boy (United States) 18 July – Mickey in Arabia (United States) 23 July – Redskin Blues (United States) 24 July – Spring Is Here (United States) 29 July – You Try Somebody Else (United States) 30 July: Flowers and Trees (United States) Just Dogs (United States) 5 August – Rudy Vallee Melodies (United States) 7 August – Farmer Al Falfa's Ape Girl (United States) 10 August – Camping Out (United States) 12 August – Stopping the Show (United States) 13 August: Bosko's Store (United States) Mickey's Nightmare (United States) Room Runners (United States) 15 August – Lighthouse Keeping (United States) 19 August: Betty Boop's Bizzy Bee (United States) Jolly Fish (United States) 21 August – Sherman Was Right (United States) 22 August – Stormy Seas (United States) 26 August – Down Among the Sugar Cane (United States) 27 August – Circus (United States) 2 September – Betty Boop, M.D. (United States) 3 September – Bosko the Lumberjack (United States) 4 September – Burlesque (United States) 9 September – Just a Gigolo (United States) 10 September: King Neptune (United States) Southern Rhythm (United States) 12 September – Seeing Stars (United States) 16 September – Barnyard Bunk (United States) 17 September: Ride Him, Bosko! (United States) The Black Sheep (United States) The Whoopee Party (United States) 23 September – Betty Boop's Bamboo Isle (United States) 30 September – School Days (United States) 1 October – Bugs in Love (United States) 2 October – Farmer Al Falfa's Birthday Party (United States) 3 October – The Goal Rush (United States) 7 October – A Spanish Twist (United States) 8 October – Prosperity Blues (United States) 14 October – Betty Boop's Ups and Downs (United States) 16 October – College Spirit (United States) 20 October – The Great Bird Mystery (United States) 21 October – Romantic Melodies (United States) 27 October – The Pony Express (United States) 29 October – The Music Lesson (United States) 30 October – Hook and Ladder No. 1 (United States) 4 November – Betty Boop for President (United States) 7 November – The Crystal Gazebo (United States) 9 November – Flop House (United States) 11 November: Piano Tooners (United States) Sleepy Time Down South (United States) 12 November – A Great Big Bunch of You (United States) 13 November – The Forty Thieves (United States) 18 November – Parade of the Award Nominees (United States) 19 November – Babes in the Woods (United States) 21 November – The Minstrel Show (United States) 25 November – I'll Be Glad When You're Dead You Rascal You (United States) 26 November – Nurse Maid (United States) 27 November – Toyland (United States) 30 November – Snow Time (United States) 1 December – The Bad Genius (United States) 2 December – Sing a Song (United States) 9 December – Pencil Mania (United States) 10 December: Santa's Workshop (United States) Three's a Crowd (United States) 11 December – Hollywood Diet (United States) 16 December – Betty Boop's Museum (United States) 17 December – Mickey's Good Deed (United States) 23 December – Time on My Hands (United States) 24 December – Funny Face (United States) 25 December – Ireland Or Bust (United States) 29 December – The Wolf at the Door (United States) Births January January 3: Dabney Coleman, American actor (portrayed Dr. Beechwood in Stuart Little, voice of Monsieur Fox in the Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child episode "Aesop's Fables: A Whodunit Musical", Principal Prickly in Recess, Ashton Phillips in Jumanji, Mayor Jerry in Pound Puppies, Thomas Boyle in The Zeta Project episode "Hunt in the Hub", Horace Scope in The Magic School Bus episode "Sees Stars"), (d. 2024).https://www.tmz.com/2024/05/17/dabney-coleman-9-to-5-dead-dies/ '9 to 5' Star Dabney Coleman Dead at 92 TMZ May 17, 2024 May 17, 2024https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/dabney-coleman-dead-9-to-5-mary-hartman-tootsie-1235902521/ Dabney Coleman, Who Built a Career Out of Playing Jerks, Dies at 92 The Hollywood Reporter May 17, 2024 May 17, 2024 January 11: Tadanari Okamoto, Japanese film director and producer (Echo Incorporated), (d. 1990).http://www.anido.com/html-e/okamoto-e.html Tadanari Okamoto anido.com https://web.archive.org/web/20080905093244/http://www.anido.com/html-e/okamoto-e.html 2008-09-05 mdy-all Alfonso Arau, Mexican filmmaker, actor, and singer (voice of Papá Julio in Coco). January 13: Jon Cypher, American actor (voice of Ira Billings / Spellbinder in Batman Beyond, Administrator in the Pinky and the Brain episode "Bah, Wilderness"), (d. 2026).Etling Bert 2026-08-10 Obituary: Jon Cypher https://ashland.news/obituary-jon-cypher/ 2026-08-10 Ashland News - Community-Supported, NonProfit News en-USJon Cypher Dies: 'Hill Street Blues' Police Chief, 'Major Dad' Regular & 'Masters Of The Universe' Ally Was 94 https://deadline.com/2026/08/jon-cypher-dead-hill-street-blues-masters-of-the-universe-major-dad-1237030528/ August 10, 2026 Deadline January 14: Gloria Rocha, Mexican voice actress (Latin American dub voice of Olive Oyl in Popeye, Sorceress in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and She-Ra: Princess of Power, Tweety in Looney Tunes, Melody in Josie and the Pussycats, Velma Dinkley in Scooby-Doo), and voice director (Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon), (d. 2026).2026-01-15 es ¿Quién era Gloria Rocha, “La Madrina” en el doblaje de Dragon Ball en México? https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/tendencias/quien-era-gloria-rocha-la-madrina-en-el-doblaje-de-dragon-ball-en-mexico/ El Universal2026-01-15 2026-01-14 es Luto en el doblaje: Fallece Gloria Rocha, la arquitecta de Sailor Moon y Dragon Ball https://somoskudasai.com/noticias/fallece-gloria-rocha-madrina-doblaje-dragon-ball-sailor-moon-directora-mexico-94-anos/ Kudasai2026-01-15 2026-01-14 es Gloria Rocha: falleció “la madrina” de tu anime favorito https://animalpolitico.com/tendencias/entretenimiento/gloria-rocha-fallecio-la-madrina-de-tu-anime-favorito Animal Politico January 24: Julie Bennett, American voice actress (voice of Penelope Pussycat in Louvre Come Back to Me!, Cindy Bear in The Yogi Bear Show, Aunt May in seasons 4 and 5 of Spider-Man), (d. 2020).https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/julie-bennett-dead-yogi-bear-voice-actress-dies-coronavirus-complications-at-88-1288208 Julie Bennett, 'Yogi Bear' Voice Actress, Dies From Coronavirus Complications at 88 The Hollywood Reporter April 2, 2020 January 30: Gino Conforti, American character actor (voice of Jacquimo in Thumbelina, Ollie Oilslick and Reggie Unicycle in Galaxy High, Benzino Gasolinl in DuckTales). February February 10: Barrie Ingham, English actor (voice of Basil in The Great Mouse Detective), (d. 2015).Lentz III Harris Obituaries Classic Images March 2015 477 56–57http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/events/performing-arts/barrie-ingham-actor-and-voice-of-great-mouse-detec/njwfS Barrie Ingham, actor and voice of 'Great Mouse Detective', dead The Palm Beach Post January 25, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150125232945/http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/events/performing-arts/barrie-ingham-actor-and-voice-of-great-mouse-detec/njwfS/ 24 January 2015 February 11: Bob Yerkes, American stuntman (Who Framed Roger Rabbit), (d. 2024).https://www.movieguide.org/news-articles/legendary-hollywood-stuntman-bob-yerkes-dies-at-92.html Legendary Hollywood Stuntman Bob Yerkes Dies At 92 October 2, 2024 movieguide.orgRosenwald Michael S. Bob Yerkes, Bruised but Durable Hollywood Stuntman, Dies at 92 https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/movies/bob-yerkes-dead.html The New York Times October 17, 2024 October 17, 2024 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/bob-yerkes-dead-stuntman-back-to-the-future-remo-williams-1236023595/ Bob Yerkes, Circus Trainer and 'Back to the Future,' 'Remo Williams' Stuntman, Dies at 92 Barnes Mike October 3, 2024 October 3, 2024 The Hollywood Reporter February 16: Harry Goz, American actor (voice of Mayor Huffenmeier in Buster & Chauncey's Silent Night, Captain Hazel "Hank" Murphy in Sealab 2021), (d. 2003).https://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/01/arts/harry-goz-71-played-lead-in-fiddler.html Harry Goz, 71; Played Lead in 'Fiddler' The New York Times October 1, 2003 March 30, 2022 February 22: Ted Kennedy, American lawyer and politician (guest starred in the Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman episode "Mr. Ruffman Goes to Washington"), (d. 2009).Ted Kennedy Dies of Brain Cancer at Age 77 August 26, 2009 ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/TedKennedy/story?id=6692022 June 1, 2022 February 23: Majel Barrett, American actress (voice of Christine Chapel and Lt. M'Ress in Star Trek: The Animated Series, Anna Watson in Spider-Man), (d. 2008). https://www.reuters.com/article/us-roddenberry-idUSTRE4BH7FP20081218 Sci-fi icon Majel Barrett Roddenberry dies at 76 https://web.archive.org/web/20160817050318/http://www.reuters.com/article/us-roddenberry-idUSTRE4BH7FP20081218 August 17, 2016 Reuters December 18, 2008 Gerrianne Raphael, American former actress (voice of Pumyra, Jagara, Chilla, Soundora, Snake, Octopus, Pilot and Thunderean in ThunderCats, Pad in the A Little Curious episode "Push Pull Rock", additional voices in The Comic Strip, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and Kenny the Shark). February 24: Michel Legrand, French composer (The Smurfs and the Magic Flute), (d. 2019).https://www.france24.com/en/20190126-oscar-winning-french-composer-michel-legrand-dies-86 Oscar-winning French composer Michel Legrand dies at 86 france24.com January 26, 2019 2019-01-26 mdy-all John Vernon, Canadian actor (voice of Rupert Thorne in Batman: The Animated Series, Iron Man and Namor in The Marvel Super Heroes, Thunderbolt Ross in The Incredible Hulk, Shao Kahn in Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm, Prosecutor in Heavy Metal, the title character in Wildfire, Warden Toadblatt in The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Nohrin Judge in Delgo, Doctor Strange in the Spider-Man episode of the same name, Principal Dinkler in the Duckman episode "From Brad to Worse"), (d. 2005).Bernstein, Adam February 4, 2005 Actor John Vernon, 72; 'Animal House' Dean B06 The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A62220-2005Feb3.html April 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20121108180142/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A62220-2005Feb3.html November 8, 2012 live February 26: Johnny Cash, American country singer (voice of the Space Coyote in The Simpsons episode "El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer (The Mysterious Voyage of Homer)"), (d. 2003).http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=52318 Death from a Broken Heart Medicine net November 24, 2003 December 31, 2011https://folsomlocalnews.com/2003/09/12/johnny-cash-dead-at-age-71.html Johnny Cash Dead at Age 71 Folsomlocalnews.com September 12, 2003 December 31, 2011 February 27: Elizabeth Taylor, English-American actress (voice of Mrs. Andrews in the Captain Planet and the Planeteers episode "A Formula for Hate", Sarah in the God, the Devil and Bob episode "God's Girlfriend", Maggie Simpson and herself in The Simpsons episodes "Lisa's First Word" and "Krusty Gets Kancelled"), (d. 2011).https://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/24/movies/elizabeth-taylor-obituary.html Elizabeth Taylor, 1932–2011: A Lustrous Pinnacle of Hollywood Glamour Gussow Mel March 23, 2011 The New York Times February 28: Don Francks, Canadian actor (voice of Mok in Rock & Rule, Boba Fett in Star Wars: Droids, Umwak in Star Wars: Ewoks, Dr. Fright and The Vizier in Care Bears, Sabretooth in X-Men, second voice of Dr. Claw in Inspector Gadget), (d. 2016). http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/don-francks-dead-actor-jazz-880428 Actor, Jazz Musician Don Francks Dies at 84 4 April 2016 17 September 2019 Etan Vlessing The Hollywood Reporter 15 August 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180815024644/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/don-francks-dead-actor-jazz-880428 live February 29: Edward Faulkner, American actor (voice of Elf Ziggy in Elf Sparkle Meets Christmas the Horse, Chef Best in Elf Sparkle and the Special Red Dress) and director (Elf Sparkle and the Special Red Dress), (d. 2025).Edward Faulkner https://www.edwardfaulkneractor.com/page/page/6678896.htm Edward Faulkner 7 September 2025 7 August 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090807112008/https://www.edwardfaulkneractor.com/page/page/6678896.htm dead Edward Faulkner, Actor in John Wayne and Elvis Presley Films, Dies at 93 Barnes Mike The Hollywood Reporter https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/edward-faulkner-dead-john-wayne-elvis-presley-films-1236365363/ September 8, 2025 September 10, 2025 March March 4: Ian Freebairn-Smith, American composer (You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown), (d. 2025).https://ktla.com/news/grammy-winning-composer-and-arranger-from-a-star-is-born-dies-at-93/ Grammy-winning composer and arranger from ‘A Star Is Born’ dies at 93 2025-10-13 2025-10-17 https://web.archive.org/web/20251017201906/https://ktla.com/news/grammy-winning-composer-and-arranger-from-a-star-is-born-dies-at-93/ dead Frank Wells, American businessman (president and chief operating officer of The Walt Disney Company), (d. 1994). March 6: Tatsuo Yoshida, Japanese manga artist and animator (Speed Racer), (d. 1977).https://www.lambiek.net/artists/y/yoshida_tatsuo.htm Tatsuo Yoshida lambiek.net May 20, 2020 March 14: Hiroshi Ōtake, Japanese voice actor (voice of Koike in Obake no Q-Tarō, 004 in Cyborg 009, Sanpei in Speed Racer, Parman No. 2 in Perman, Boss in Mazinger Z, King Nikochan in Dr. Slump), (d. 2022).Voice Actor Hiroshi Ohtake Passes Away at 90 Due to Acute Heart Failure https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-09/voice-actor-hiroshi-ohtake-passes-away-at-90-due-to-acute-heart-failure/.188510 Anime News Network August 9, 2022 Pineda, Rafael Antonioja:声優・大竹宏さん死去 90歳 『サイボーグ009』004、『パーマン』パーマン2号、『キテレツ大百科』ブタゴリラなど https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2245187/full/ August 9, 2022 August 9, 2022 Oricon News ja Claude T. Smith, American composer (John Henry and the Inky-Poo), (d. 1987).https://www.hebu-music.com/en/musician/claude-t-smith.187/?page=11 Claude T. Smith | composer / arranger (11) - concert band Noten & Partituren HeBu Musikverlag GmbH May 29, 2020 March 18: John Updike, American novelist, poet, short-story writer, art critic and literary critic (voiced himself in The Simpsons episode "Insane Clown Poppy"), (d. 2009).Jack De Bellis (ed.), "Mortality and Immortality", The John Updike Encyclopedia (2000), pp. 286. See here for many subsequent quotes and citations on death. March 20: Tod Dockstader, American composer (Terrytoons, Kim Deitch) and sound effects artist (Tom and Jerry), (d. 2015).Doc Rock http://www.thedeadrockstarsclub.com/2015.html January to June 2015 The Dead Rock Stars Club 2015-03-03http://pitchfork.com/news/58660-musique-concrete-composer-tod-dockstader-has-died/ Musique Concrète Composer Tod Dockstader Has Died Pitchfork 2015-02-27 2015-03-03 April April 1: Debbie Reynolds, American actress and singer (voice of Charlotte in Charlotte's Web, Mitzi, Mrs. Claus, and Mrs. Prancer in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie, Lulu Pickles in Rugrats, Nana Possible in Kim Possible), (d. 2016).http://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/debbie-reynolds-dead-1.3914744 Actress Debbie Reynolds dead at 84 Associated Press December 28, 2016 CBC News December 28, 2016Rubin Joel December 28, 2016 Debbie Reynolds rushed to the hospital after falling ill; condition unknown https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-debbie-reynolds-ill-20161228-story.html Los Angeles Times Los Angeles December 28, 2016https://variety.com/2016/film/news/debbie-reynolds-dead-dies-carrie-fisher-mother-1201949432/ Debbie Reynolds, 'Singin' in the Rain' Star and Carrie Fisher's Mother, Dies at 84 Dagan Carmel December 28, 2016 Variety December 28, 2016Emery Debbie https://www.thewrap.com/debbie-reynolds-died-from-a-fatal-stroke-death-certificate-confirms/ Debbie Reynolds Cause of Death Revealed TheWrap January 9, 2017 January 9, 2017https://time.com/4619536/debbie-reynolds-dead-carrie-fisher-broken-heart/ Did Debbie Reynolds Die of a Broken Heart? Chan Melissa December 29, 2016 Time December 29, 2016https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-me-debbie-reynolds-20161228-story.html Debbie Reynolds, who sang and danced to fame in 'Singin' in the Rain,' dies at 84 Valerie J. Nelson Los Angeles Times Los Angeles December 28, 2016 December 28, 2016https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/28/movies/debbie-reynolds-dead.html Debbie Reynolds, Wholesome Ingénue in 1950s Films, Dies at 84 Anita Gates December 29, 2016 December 29, 2016 The New York Times New York City April 12: Tiny Tim, American singer, ukulele player and musical archivist (performed the song "Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight" which was used in the SpongeBob SquarePants episode "Help Wanted"), (d. 1996).Tiny Tim, Singer, Dies at 64; Flirted, Chastely, With Fame https://www.nytimes.com/1996/12/02/arts/tiny-tim-singer-dies-at-64-flirted-chastely-with-fame.html William Grimes December 2, 1996 The New York Times April 14: Loretta Lynn, American singer and songwriter (voice of Deli Porkchop in the Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child episode "The Three Little Pigs"), (d. 2022).Morris Chris Loretta Lynn, Feisty First Lady of Country Music, Dies at 90 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/loretta-lynn-dead-coal-miners-daughter-singer-1235232793/ The Hollywood Reporter October 4, 2022 April 18: Nic Broca, Belgian animator and comics artist (Ovide and the Gang, The Snorks), (d. 1993).https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/broca.htm Nic Broca lambiek.net August 2, 2020 April 22: Isao Tomita, Japanese composer (Osamu Tezuka), (d. 2026). April 25: Yoshiko Ōta, Japanese voice actress (voice of Nobita in Doraemon, Urasae in Inuyasha, Peebo in Choudenshi Bioman, Akko Kagami in Akko's Secret), (d. 2021).Voice Actress Yoshiko Ohta Passes Away https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-08/voice-actress-yoshiko-ohta-passes-away/.179327 Anime News Network November 8, 2021 November 8, 2021《哆啦A夢》大雄配音員太田淑子病逝 終年89歲 頭條日報 https://hd.stheadline.com/amp/news/realtime/wo/2272557/ 2021-11-08 2021-11-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20211108145943/https://hd.stheadline.com/amp/news/realtime/wo/2272557/ April 27: Casey Kasem, American actor (voice of Shaggy Rogers in the Scooby-Doo franchise, Robin in Super Friends, Cliffjumper in The Transformers, and the titular character in Here Comes Peter Cottontail), (d. 2014).Vitello Paul 2014-06-15 Casey Kasem, Wholesome Voice of Pop Radio, Dies at 82 (Published 2014) en-US The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/16/business/media/casey-kasem-wholesome-voice-of-pop-radio-dies-at-82.html 2020-11-11 0362-4331 mdy-all May May 8: Martin Starger, American producer (The Last Unicorn), (d. 2024).https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/martin-starger-dead-nashville-mask-1235913374/ Martin Starger, 'Nashville' and 'Mask' Producer, Dies at 92 The Hollywood Reporter June 1, 2024 June 1, 2024https://deadline.com/2024/06/martin-starger-dead-first-abc-entertainment-president-producer-nashville-on-golden-pond-was-92-obituary-1235957125/ Martin Starger Dies: First ABC Entertainment President, Producer For 'Nashville' And 'Mask' Was 92 Deadline June 1, 2024 June 1, 2024https://www.thewrap.com/martin-starger-dies-obit-film-producer/ Martin Starger, Producer of 'Nashville' and 'Sophie's Choice,' Dies at 92 TheWrap June 1, 2024 June 1, 2024 May 11: Josef Zima, Czech actor (Czech dub voice of Bashful in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Kaa in The Jungle Book), (d. 2025).Zemral kral ceske dechovky Josef Zima, bylo mu 92 let cs May 16: Brian Trueman, English screenwriter (Danger Mouse, Count Duckula, Chorlton and the Wheelies, Jamie and the Magic Torch, Cockleshell Bay, The Wind in the Willlows, Victor & Hugo: Bunglers in Crime, Truckers, Wallace & Gromit, Budgie the Little Helicopter, The Treacle People, Thomas & Friends, Jungle Junction) and actor (voice of the Narrator in Jamie and the Magic Torch, the Narrator in Cockleshell Bay, Weasels in The Wind in the Willows, Stiletto in Danger Mouse, Dorcas Del Icatessen in Truckers, Nanny in Count Duckula, Stilleto and Nanny in Victor & Hugo: Bunglers in Crime, Charlie in The Treacle People, Auntie Dame and Hunter in Franny's Feet), (d. 2024).Danger Mouse writer Brian Trueman dies aged 92 May 27: Steve Franken, American actor (voice of Eugene Atwater in Road Rovers, Mr. Beal in Detention, Mr. Janus in the Static Shock episode "Grounded", Rundle in the Batman: The Animated Series episode "The Mechanic", President Generic in The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries episode "Spooker of the House"), (d. 2012).McLellan Dennis Steve Franken dies at 80; portrayed rich pal of 'Dobie Gillis' http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-steve-franken-20120831,0,3191847.story Los Angeles Times 30 August 2012 August 31, 2012Slotnik Daniel E. August 29, 2012 https://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/30/arts/television/steve-franken-actor-in-dobie-gillis-dies-at-80.html Steve Franken, Actor in 'Dobie Gillis,' Dies at 80 The New York Times September 2, 2012 June June 9: Albert Cohen, Israeli actor (Hebrew dub voice of King Harold in the Shrek franchise, Mr. Smee in Peter Pan, Merlin in The Sword in the Stone, Anger in Inside Out, Vitruvius in The Lego Movie, Professor Derek Knight in Monsters University, Bulldog in Planes, Slinky Dog in Toy Story 4), (d. 2025).השחקן והמדבב הוותיק אלברט כהן הלך לעולמו בגיל 93 heBirenberg Yoav 2025-10-11 Veteran actor and voice artist Albert Cohen dies at 93 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/xjy90sdi4 2025-10-11 Ynetglobal en June 18: Dudley R. Herschbach, American chemist (voiced himself in The Simpsons episode "Treehouse of Horror XIV"). June 22: Prunella Scales, English actress (voice of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle in The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends, Queen in Freddie as F.R.O.7), (d. 2025).Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales dies aged 93 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjd0yn5gyndo BBC News 28 October 2025 28 October 202528 October 2025 Prunella Scales, who played Sybil in British sitcom 'Fawlty Towers,' dies at 93 https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/prunella-scales-played-sybil-british-sitcom-fawlty-towers-126929637 28 October 2025 ABC News28 October 2025 Tributes paid to 'gifted human being' Prunella Scales https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/1028/1540921-tributes-paid-to-gifted-human-being-prunella-scales/ 28 October 2025 RTÉ June 28: Pat Morita, Japanese-American actor and comedian (voice of Mr. Miyagi in the opening narration of The Karate Kid, The Emperor of China in Mulan and Mulan II, King Makahana in the Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child episode "Puss in Boots", Mr. Straw in the Adventures from the Book of Virtues episode "Charity", Master Udon in the SpongeBob SquarePants episode "Karate Island", himself in the Robot Chicken episode "S&M Present"), (d. 2005).Pat Morita, 73, Actor Known for 'Karate Kid' and 'Happy Days,' Dies The New York Times November 26, 2005 https://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/26/arts/26morita.html June 29: Soon-Tek Oh, Korean actor (voice of Zhou in Mulan), (d. 2018).Sung Ji-eun Pioneering actor Oh Soon-tek is dead at 85 http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3046619 Korea Joongang Daily 7 April 2018https://variety.com/2018/film/news/soon-tek-oh-dead-dies-mulan-father-asian-american-theater-pioneer-1202746825 Soon-Tek Oh, Voice of Mulan's Father and Asian-American Theater Pioneer, Dies at 85 Erin Nyren April 7, 2018 Variety 1 October 2018 July July 6: Phyllida Law, Scottish actress (English dub voice of Sadako in the Optimum dub of Arrietty), (d. 2026).Phyllida Law, prolific performer across stage and screen, dies aged 94Coveney Michael 2026-08-18 Phyllida Law obituary https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/aug/18/phyllida-law-obituary 2026-08-18 The Guardian en-GB 0261-3077Glynn Paul 18 August 2026 Actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, dies at 94 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr7kddmn97do 25 August 2026 BBC News July 23: Jorge Arvizu, Mexican actor (Spanish dub voice of Bugs Bunny, Popeye, Fred Flintstone, Magilla Gorilla, Benny the Ball, and Choo-Choo in Top Cat: The Movie), (d. 2014).Tinoco Armando http://www.latintimes.com/jorge-arvizu-el-tata-dies-voice-behind-benito-bodoque-pedro-picapiedra-dead-heart-failure-81-video Jorge Arvizu 'El Tata' Dies: Voice Behind Benito Bodoque, Pedro Picapiedra Dead From Heart Failure At 81 Latintimes.com March 15, 2014 March 19, 2014 July 31: Ted Cassidy, American actor (voice of Lurch in The Addams Family and The New Scooby-Doo Movies episode "Wednesday is Missing", Frankenstein Jr. in Frankenstein Jr. and The Impossibles, Brainiac and Black Manta in Challenge of the Superfriends, Galactus in Fantastic Four, The Thing in The New Fantastic Four), (d. 1979).The Hour Norwalk, Connecticut Ted Cassidy's death almost unreported United Press International January 24, 1979 6 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=uKs0AAAAIBAJ&pg=5751%2C4125057 May 13, 2016 September 28, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200928133638/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=uKs0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=Am4FAAAAIBAJ&pg=5751%2C4125057 livehttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=rBBPAAAAIBAJ&pg=3856%2C1264401 Toledo Blade Ohio Associated Press Deaths elsewhere: Ted Cassidy January 24, 1979 12 May 13, 2016 September 28, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200928133639/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=rBBPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ggIEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3856%2C1264401 live August August 1: Ron Friedman, American screenwriter (G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe: The Movie, The Transformers, The Transformers: The Movie, The Romance of Betty Boop, Bionic Six, Fantastic Four, Iron Man), producer (Iron Man, Fantastic Four) and actor (voice of Blastaar in the Fantastic Four episode "Behold the Negative Zone", Record Producer in the Iron Man episode "Iron Man to the Second Power"), (d. 2025).Mendoza Leia Ron Friedman, 'Transformers' and 'G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero' Writer, Dies At 93 https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/ronald-i-friedman-transformers-writer-dead-gi-joe-1236526596/ Variety September 22, 2025 September 22, 2025Couch Aaron Barnes Mike September 23, 2025 Ron Friedman, Screenwriter Who Killed Off Optimus Prime, Dies at 93 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/ron-friedman-dead-optimus-prime-transformers-1236377793/ September 24, 2025 The Hollywood Reporter en-US August 2: Dennis Marks, American screenwriter, producer (Batfink, Hanna-Barbera, Marvel Productions, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Batman: The Animated Series, Tom and Jerry: The Movie) and voice actor (voice of Green Goblin in the Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends episode "The Triumph of the Green Goblin"), (d. 2006).https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-jan-19-me-passings19.2-story.html Dennis Marks, 73; Wrote and Produced Animated TV Shows and Movies Los Angeles Times January 19, 2006 June 2, 2011 Peter O'Toole, English actor (voice of Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock Holmes and the Baskerville Curse, Pantaloon in The Nutcracker Prince, Anton Ego in Ratatouille), (d. 2013).http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/movies/president-leads-tributes-to-peter-otoole-a-legend-fiercely-proud-of-his-irish-heritage-29840800.html President leads tributes to Peter O'Toole, a legend fiercely proud of his Irish heritage Irish Independent 24 September 2019 16 December 2013Booth Robert 2013-12-15 Peter O'Toole, star of Lawrence of Arabia, dies aged 81 en-GB The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/dec/15/peter-o-toole-dies-lawrence-arabia 2023-02-10 0261-3077 August 4: Guillermo Mordillo, Argentine cartoonist and animator (Estudios Galas, produced animated shorts based on his cartoons), (d. 2019).https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/mordillo_guillermo.htm Guillermo Mordillo lambiek.net May 5, 2020 August 5: Ja'Net DuBois, American actress and singer (voice of Mrs. Avery in The PJs, Mrs. Patterson in As Told by Ginger, Grams Hinton in the G.I. Joe: Renegades episode "Cousins"), (d. 2020).https://www.bet.com/article/jifybo/good-times-actress-ja-net-dubois-dies-at-74 https://web.archive.org/web/20220201031837/https://www.bet.com/article/jifybo/good-times-actress-ja-net-dubois-dies-at-74 dead February 1, 2022 BET.com Good Times Actress Ja'Net DuBois Dies At 74 February 19, 2020 February 19, 2020 August 10: Murray Melvin, English actor (voice of Lucius in Oscar's Orchestra), (d. 2023).https://euroweeklynews.com/2023/04/15/breaking-iconic-torchwood-and-phantom-of-the-opera-star-passes-away-aged-90/ Iconic 'Torchwood' and 'Phantom Of The Opera' star passes away aged 90 April 15, 2023 Euro Weekly NewsHaring Bruce 2023-04-15 Murray Melvin Dies: Veteran Actor In 'Barry Lyndon' And 'Alfie' Was 90 https://deadline.com/2023/04/murray-melvin-dead-veteran-actor-in-barry-lyndon-and-alfie-was-90-obituary-1235326645/ 2023-04-18 Deadline en-UShttps://www.theguardian.com/stage/2023/apr/15/murray-melvin-actor-director-and-theatre-archivist-dies-aged-90 Murray Melvin, actor, director and theatre archivist, dies aged 90 Nadeem Badshah The Guardian 15 April 2023 15 April 2023https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/murray-melvin-dead-the-phantom-of-the-opera-taste-of-honey-1235376060/ Murray Melvin, 'The Phantom of the Opera' and 'A Taste of Honey' Actor, Dies at 90 Carly Thomas The Hollywood Reporter 16 April 2023 17 April 2023 August 24: W. Morgan Sheppard, English actor (voice of Dum Dum Dugan in Iron Man, Erik Hellstrom in Atlantis: Milo's Return, Lawrence Limburger in Biker Mice from Mars, Santa Claus in the Prep & Landing franchise, Merlin in the Justice League episode "A Knight of Shadows"), (d. 2019).Petski Denise 2019-01-08 William Morgan Sheppard Dies: 'Star Trek' Actor Was 86 https://deadline.com/2019/01/william-morgan-sheppard-dies-star-trek-actor-1202531214/ 2023-04-26 Deadline en-US August 30: Shichirō Kobayashi, Japanese background artist (Toei Animation, Andersen Monogatari, Jungle Kurobe, Treasure Island, Phoenix 2772, The Fantastic Adventures of Unico, Rainbow Brite, Angel's Egg, The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Simoun), storyboard artist (Urusei Yatsura, Here Is Greenwood, Simoun) and art director (TMS Entertainment, Tomorrow's Joe 2, The Wizard of Oz, Urusei Yatsura, Pierrot, Touch, The Littles, Angel's Egg, Venus Wars, Sohryuden: Legend of the Dragon Kings, Nurse Angel Ririka SOS, OLM, Inc., J.C.Staff, Basara, Otogi Zoshi, Simoun, Tokyo Marble Chocolate, Umi Monogatari), (d. 2022).https://www.cartoonbrew.com/rip/shichiro-kobayashi-berserk-lupin-iii-rip-221189.html Shichiro Kobayashi, Prolific Art Director Of 'Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro,' 'Berserk,' Dies At 89 Jamie Lang September 12, 2022 Cartoon Brew September September 10: Yasuo Yamada, Japanese voice actor (voice of the title character in Lupin III), (d. 1995). September 13: Fred Wolf, American animator (The Box, The Point!, Free to Be... You and Me, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). September 15: Olga Orlova, Russian animator (Soyuzmultfilm, Angelina Ballerina), (d. 2022).Ольга Орлова ru September 25: Brian Murphy, English actor (voice of Len Pond in Pond Life, Dr. Attticus in Hilltop Hospital), (d. 2025).Sitcom actor Brian Murphy dies aged 922025-02-04 Brian Murphy: Man About the House actor dies aged 92 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxeg4q0rddo 2025-02-04 BBC2025-02-04 Brian Murphy, actor best known for George and Mildred, dies aged 92 https://theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/feb/04/brian-murphy-actor-george-and-mildred-dies 2025-02-04 The Guardian en-GB September 27: Roger C. Carmel, American actor (voice of Cyclonus and Unicron in The Transformers, Harry Mudd in the Star Trek: The Animated Series episode "Mudd's Passion", Sultan in the DuckTales episode "Master of the Djinni", continued voice of Sir Tuxford in Adventures of the Gummi Bears, additional voices in The Berenstain Bears and The New Adventures of Jonny Quest), (d. 1986).https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-11-14-mn-29400-story.html Roger C. Carmel, Best Known for 'Star Trek' Role, Dies Folkart Burt A. Los Angeles Times November 14, 1986 November 4, 2020https://findadeath.com/roger-c-carmel/ Roger C. Carmel Celebrity Deaths: Find a Death en-US 2020-01-22 September 28: Len Birman, Canadian-American actor (voice of Rocket Robin Hood in Rocket Robin Hood, Hercules and Hank Pym in The Marvel Super Heroes), (d. 2023).Len Birman https://everloved.com/life-of/len-birman/?fbclid=IwAR12Gvk-L9l4jwE39fiGL0QrMAYeEzhsp3vMjV4Es2Ib8pmgDfIES_J5LpM/ Ever Loved 26 February 2023 October October 3: Ken Shiroyama, Japanese voice actor (voice of Ebizō in Naruto Shippuden, Dr. Meisel in Spriggan, Gametsu in UFO Warrior Dai Apolon, Japanese dub voice of Eustace Bagge in Courage the Cowardly Dog, Frenzy, Perceptor, Trailbreaker, Sideswipe in The Transformers), (d. 2025).Pineda Rafael Antonio Voice Actor Ken Shiroyama Dies at 92 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-23/voice-actor-ken-shiroyama-dies-at-92/.224710 Anime News Network May 23, 2025 May 23, 2025【訃報】弊社所属俳優 城山 堅 儀 https://pro-baobab.jp/3293/ ぷろだくしょんバオバブ 2025-04-21 2025-04-29 October 10: Ron Feinberg, American voice actor (voice of Headstrong in The Transformers, André the Giant in Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling, Doc Terror in Centurions, Titanus in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ming the Merciless in Defenders of the Earth, Vladimir Goudenov Grizzlikof in Darkwing Duck) (d. 2005).Obituaries in the Performing Arts: 2005 Harris M. Lentz III 2006 https://books.google.com/books?id=_nvGCwAAQBAJ&q=%22Ron+Feinberg%22+obituary&pg=PA118 0-7864-2489-3 McFarland & Company, Inc. November November 13: Richard Mulligan, American actor (voice of Einstein in Oliver & Company, Old Gramps in The Angry Beavers episode "Fish and Dips", Jimmy Kafka in the Hey Arnold! episode "Old Iron Man"), (d. 2000).https://www.nytimes.com/2000/09/29/arts/richard-mulligan-67-actor-on-soap-and-empty-nest.html Richard Mulligan, 67, Actor On 'Soap' and 'Empty Nest' Lawrence Van Gelder The New York Times September 29, 2000 November 25: Takayo Fischer, American actress (voice of Miss Bisby in Mister T, Lo and Li in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Kairi Tanaga in the Batman Beyond episode "Curse of the Kobra", Chu-Hui in the Teen Titans episode "The Quest", Red Panda in The Wild Thornberrys episode "Happy Campers", Kazuko in the Capitol Critters episode "A Little Romance", additional voices in Battle of the Planets, The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show, Battle of the Planets, Saturday Supercade, Rubik, the Amazing Cube, The Flintstone Kids, and A Pup Named Scooby-Doo). December December 4: Tommy Morgan, American harmonicist and session musician (Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales, Batman: The Animated Series, The Simpsons, Family Guy, Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas, Pixar, Shark Tale, Bambi 2, Barnyard, Open Season, The Fox and the Hound 2), (d. 2022).Tommy Morgan, Harmonica Soloist for 'Dances With Wolves,' 'Roots' and Hundreds More Film and TV Scores, Dies at 89 https://variety.com/2022/music/news/tommy-morgan-dead-roots-dances-with-wolves-harmonica-1235308409/ Variety 2 July 2022 December 5: Little Richard, American rock musician (voiced himself in The Simpsons episode "Special Edna", performed The Magic School Bus theme song), (d. 2020).Weiner Tim May 9, 2020 Little Richard, Flamboyant Wild Man of Rock 'n' Roll, Dies at 87 The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/09/arts/music/little-richard-dead.html May 9, 2020 December 13: Tatsuya Nakadai, Japanese actor (voice of the Devil in Belladonna of Sadness, Narrator in Final Yamato, Sumiyaki no Roujini in The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, old Junpei Senō in Giovanni's Island), (d. 2025).Tatsuya Nakadai, Japanese Actor, Dies at 92; Appeared in Films Including "The Human Condition" and "Ran" https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/obituaries/20251111-291936/ The Japan News November 11, 2025 November 11, 2025Murphy J. Kim 2025-11-11 Tatsuya Nakadai, Japanese Film Legend That Starred in 'Ran,' 'Harakiri' and 'The Human Condition' Trilogy, Dies at 92 https://variety.com/2025/film/obituaries-people-news/tatsuya-nakadai-dead-japanese-ran-harakiri-1236574628/ 2025-11-11 Variety en-UShttps://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/obituaries/20251111-291936 Tatsuya Nakadai, Japanese Actor, Dies at 92; Appeared in Films Including "The Human Condition" and "Ran" The Yomiuri Shimbun 11 November 2025 2025-11-11 俳優の仲代達矢さん死去、92歳 「人間の條件」「影武者」主演 https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/8f6a67087dbd0e9a8ceb5a6269d21eaffcf7a4d4 2025-11-11 Yahoo News2025-11-11 【 訃報 】 仲代達矢さん 死因は肺炎 亡くなる前にケガをして入院 葬儀・告別式は近親者のみ TBS NEWS DIG (1ページ) https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/-/2281660 2025-11-11 TBS NEWS DIG jaJamieson Wendell 2025-11-11 Tatsuya Nakadai, Japanese Star Known for 'Ran' and Other Classics, Dies at 92 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/movies/tatsuya-nakadai-dead.html 2025-11-11 The New York Times enMcCurry Justin Tatsuya Nakadai, Japanese actor of Ran, Yojimbo and Harakiri, dies aged 92 https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/nov/11/tatsuya-nakadai-japan-actor-kurosawa-ran-yojimbo-kobayashi-cause-of-death The Guardian 11 November 2025 en-gb 11 November 2025 December 28: Nichelle Nichols, American actress, singer and dancer (voice of Nyota Uhura in Star Trek: The Animated Series, Diane Maza in Gargoyles, Miriam in Spider-Man, Thoth Khepera in the Batman: The Animated Series episode "Avatar", Chief in the Buzz Lightyear of Star Command episode "The Yukari Imprint", herself in the Futurama episodes "Anthology of Interest I" and "Where No Fan Has Gone Before", and The Simpsons episode "Simple Simpson"), (d. 2022).Dagan Carmel July 31, 2022 Nichelle Nichols, Uhura in 'Star Trek,' Dies at 89 https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/nichelle-nichols-dead-star-trek-the-original-series-1235330159/ VarietyWeber Bruce July 31, 2022 Nichelle Nichols, Early 'Trek' Star Who Boldly Blazed Path, Dies at 89 D8 The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/31/obituaries/nichelle-nichols-dead.html live limited https://web.archive.org/web/20220731204921/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/31/obituaries/nichelle-nichols-dead.html July 31, 2022 July 31, 2022 December 29: Inga Swenson, American actress (voice of Grandma Helga in Life with Louie), (d. 2023).July 28, 2023 'Benson' Star Inga Swenson Dead at 90 https://www.tmz.com/2023/07/28/inga-swenson-dead-dies-actress-benson-tv-sitcom-broadway/ July 29, 2023 TMZ enFurdyk Brent 'Benson' Star Inga Swenson Dead at 90 https://etcanada.com/news/1009671/benson-star-inga-swenson-dead-at-90/ 28 July 2023 July 28, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230728210409/https://etcanada.com/news/1009671/benson-star-inga-swenson-dead-at-90/ deadWebb Mitovich Matt Benson's Inga Swenson Dead at 90 https://www.tvline.com/news/inga-swenson-dead-cause-of-death-obituary-benson-1235020571/ 28 July 2023 Specific date unknown Laurie Hanson, American animation checker (He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, BraveStarr, The Simpsons), (d. 2022). Deaths May May 21: Raoul Barré, Canadian animator, cartoonist, and painter (co-founder of the animation studio Barré Studio which pioneered some early animation processes, including mechanical perforation of cels and animating special effects on glass; also worked as a contractor for the William Randolph Hearst-owned animation studio International Film Service, and as a "guest animator" for the film series Felix the Cat by Pat Sullivan Productions), dies at age 58 from cancer.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/barre_raoul.htm Raoul BarréRépertoire des personnages inhumés au cimetière ayant marqué l'histoire de notre société Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery Montreal frL’Académie Julian et ses élèves canadiens Paris, 1880-1900 par Samuel Montiège, Thèse de doctorat, Département d’histoire de l’art et d’études cinématographiques, Faculté des arts et sciences, Montréal, mai 2011.Gifford Denis American Animated Films: The Silent Era, 1897-1929 1990 McFarland & Co 0-89950-460-4Maltin Leonard Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons 1987 Plume 0-452-25993-2 Revised 11–14Of mice and magic : a history of American animated cartoons Maltin Leonard McGraw-Hill 1987 25 9780452259935 https://archive.org/details/ofmicemagichisto0000malt/Donald Crafton; Before Mickey: The Animated Film, 1898-1928; The University of Chicago Press; ISBN 0-226-11667-0 (1982, 1993) December December 8: Carl Edouarde, American composer (Steamboat Willie), dies at age 57. References External links Animated works of the year, listed in the IMDb