Winsor McCay

Cartoonist and animator of Little Nemo

Winsor McCay - Artists & Creatives born 1871
Born

1871
154 years ago

Died
Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Regarded as a pioneering cartoonist and animator, this individual contributed significantly to the fields of animation and comic strips. Created the famous comic strip 'Little Nemo in Slumberland,' which debuted in 1905 and showcased intricate art and imaginative storytelling. Advanced the art of animation with the silent film 'Gertie the Dinosaur' in 1914, integrating live-action with animated characters. Also worked on the animated short 'The Sinking of the Lusitania,' released in 1918.

Created the comic strip 'Little Nemo in Slumberland'

Produced the animated film 'Gertie the Dinosaur'

Completed the animated short 'The Sinking of the Lusitania'

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