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Ed Benedict (August 23, 1912 – August 28, 2006) was an American animator and layout artist. He is best known for his work with Hanna-Barbera Productions, where he helped design Fred Flintstone, Yogi Bear, and Huckleberry Hound.
- Animator, layout artist
- August 23, 1912, East Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
- 1930–2001
- August 28, 2006 (aged 94), Auburn, California, U.S.
Animation legend Ed Benedict passed away in his sleep on Aug. 28, 2006. He was 94. In 1930, Benedict began his animation career at Disney, working on such shorts as THE CHINA PLATE and BLUE RHYTHM.
At the age of 94, legendary animator Ed Benedict died in his sleep on August 8, in his Auburn home of Nothern California. The news was confirmed on Tuesday by Benedict’s longtime friend and fellow animator David K. Sheldon.
Aug 28, 2006 · Ed Benedict. Birth. 23 Aug 1912. East Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA. Death. 28 Aug 2006 (aged 94) Auburn, Placer County, California, USA. Burial. Cremated, Ashes scattered. Specifically: at his request at Carmel Bay, California Add to Map. Memorial ID. 16134114. · View Source. Suggest Edits. Memorial. Photos 1. Flowers 285.
- August 23, 1912
Oct 11, 2006 · Associated Press. Published October 10, 2006 10:50pm EDT | Updated January 13, 2015 10:05pm EST. Flipboard. LOS ANGELES – Ed Benedict, a legendary animator who put life, love and laughter in TV...
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Ed Benedict, a legendary animator who put life, love and laughter in TV cartoon characters like Fred Flintstone, Barney Rubble and Yogi Bear, has died at the age of 94....
Oct 11, 2006 · Benedict died in his sleep Aug. 28 in Auburn in northern California, his longtime friend and fellow animator David Sheldon confirmed Tuesday.
