Max Fleischer

Animator and producer of 'Popeye'

Max Fleischer - Animator and producer of 'Popeye'
Born

July 19th, 1883
142 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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