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Frederick Bean " Tex " Avery ( / ˈeɪvəri /; February 26, 1908 – August 26, 1980) was an American animator, cartoonist, director, and voice actor. He was known for directing and producing animated cartoons during the golden age of American animation.
Tex Avery. Director: I Love to Singa. Tex Avery was a descendant of Judge Roy Bean and Daniel Boone, but all his grandma ever told him about it was "Don't ever mention you are kin to Roy Bean. He's a no good skunk!!" After graduating from North Dallas High School in 1927, Avery moved to Southern California in 1929 and got a job in the harbor.
Apr 23, 2024 · Tex Avery (born February 26, 1908, Taylor, Texas, U.S.—died August 26, 1980, Burbank, California) was an influential American director of animated cartoons, primarily for the Warner Bros. and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) studios.
Tex Avery. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. February 26, 1908 · Taylor, Texas, USA. Died. August 26, 1980 · Burbank, California, USA (lung cancer) Birth name. Frederick Bean Avery. Height. 5′ 6″ (1.68 m) Mini Bio.
Tex Avery was an American animator, cartoonist, voice actor, and director. He became famous for producing animated cartoons during the Golden age of American animation and produced his most significant work while employed by the Warner Bros. and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios. Avery in 1926.
Frederick Bean " Tex " Avery ( / ˈeɪvəri /; February 26, 1908 – August 26, 1980) was an American animator, cartoonist, director, and voice actor. He was known for directing and producing animated cartoons during the golden age of American animation.
Unlike Disney, Tex Avery's cartoons had their own personality. A disagreement with Leon Schlesinger led Tex to quit Warner in early 1941. Later that year, Tex was hired by MGM producer Fred Quimby. With new creative freedom, Tex created some of the best cartoons the world has ever seen.
