Max Fleischer
Animator and producer of 'Popeye'
Born
July 19th, 1883
141 years ago
Died
1972
53 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An animator and producer primarily recognized for pioneering innovations in animation. Developed a series of popular cartoon characters, including Betty Boop and Popeye. Co-founded Fleischer Studios, which became known for its unique rotoscoping technique that involved tracing over live action footage to create animation. Influenced the animation industry with the production of numerous classic animations during the 1920s and 1930s.
Created iconic characters such as Popeye
Pioneered the use of rotoscoping technique
Produced the Betty Boop cartoon series
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