Ralph Bakshi
Animation director, producer of Fritz the Cat
Born
October 29th, 1938
87 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American director, producer, and screenwriter, Bakshi became a prominent figure in animation during the late 20th century. He founded Bakshi Productions and gained recognition for innovative adult animation. Fritz the Cat, released in 1972, marked the first animated film to receive an X rating in the United States. Other notable works include Heavy Traffic and Coonskin, which addressed social issues through a unique animation style. Bakshi's contributions also include the animated adaptation of The Lord of the Rings, which introduced a distinctive approach to blending live action with animation.
Directed Fritz the Cat, the first X-rated animated film
Created the animated adaptation of The Lord of the Rings
Produced Heavy Traffic and Coonskin
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