Don Patterson (animator)
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Don Patterson was an American
producer
, animator
, and director
who worked at various studios during the golden age of animation, including Disney, MGM, and Walter Lantz
. He was the older brother of animator Ray Patterson
.
Patterson won a Golden Award at the 1985 Motion Pictures Screen Cartoonists Awards.
United States
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producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
, animator
Animator
An animator is an artist who creates multiple images that give an illusion of movement called animation when displayed in rapid sequence; the images are called frames and key frames. Animators can work in a variety of fields including film, television, video games, and the internet. Usually, an...
, and director
Animation director
An animation director is the director in charge of all aspects of the animation process during the production of an animated film or animated segment for a live-action film...
who worked at various studios during the golden age of animation, including Disney, MGM, and Walter Lantz
Walter Lantz
Walter Benjamin Lantz was an American cartoonist, animator, film producer, and director, best known for founding Walter Lantz Productions and creating Woody Woodpecker.-Early years and start in animation:...
. He was the older brother of animator Ray Patterson
Ray Patterson (animator)
Raymond "Ray" Patterson was an American animator, producer, and director. Patterson was born in Hollywood, California, and was the brother of animator Don Patterson.-Early career:...
.
Patterson won a Golden Award at the 1985 Motion Pictures Screen Cartoonists Awards.