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John Whitney

American animator (1917-1995) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 78

John Hales Whitney Sr. was an American animator, composer and inventor, widely considered to be one of the pioneers of computer animation.

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1995Died22 September 19951988American Force 2: The Untouchable GloryFilm1981Winsor McCay AwardAward1948Guggenheim FellowshipAward1947Guggenheim FellowshipAward1917Born8 April 1917

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Awards

Winsor McCay Award1981
Guggenheim Fellowship1948
Guggenheim Fellowship1947

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 1995 · aged 78

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