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Joan C. Gratz

American artist, animator, and filmmaker · United States · On the map · Directors · Born 1941 · age 85

Joan Carol Gratz is an American artist, animator, and filmmaker who specializes in clay painting. Gratz is best known for her 1992 Oscar-winning animated short film Mona Lisa Descending a Staircase.

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A life in dates

2024The Battle for Swan LakeFilm, Director2023History, Mystery & Odyssey: Six Portland AnimatorsFilm, Herself2022Retention Department of Permanent ExhaustionFilm, Director2021No Leaders, PleaseFilm, Director2020The One-Minute MemoirFilm, Director, Producer2019Animation OutlawsFilm2014Kahlil Gibran's The ProphetFilm, DirectorLost and FoundFilm, 2014Director2001The Dowager's IdyllFilm, Director, Producer1996The Dowager's FeastFilm, Director1993Academy Award for Best Animated Short FilmAwardPro and ConFilm, 1993Director1992Mona Lisa Descending a StaircaseFilm, Director1988CandyjamFilm, Director1941Born6 April 1941

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Awards

Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film1993

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Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1941 · age 85

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