Portrait of Tex Avery, Airbrushing, Encaustic Painting
1. Full Name: Frederick Bean “Tex” Avery
2. Birthdate: February 26, 1908
3. Death date: August 27, 1980
4. Nationality: American
5. Occupation: Animator, director, and producer
6. Known for: Pioneering and innovating in the field of animation, particularly with the screwball comedy style.
7. Notable Works: Created iconic animated characters such as Droopy Dog and introduced several popular series like “Screwy Squirrel” and “Red Hot Riding Hood.”
8. Awards and recognition: Won two Academy Awards for his short films, “Cartoonist’s Nightmare” (1940) and “Magic Garden of Oscar de Parma” (1943). Received a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award from the Annecy International Animated Film Festival in 2001.
9. Employment: Worked for several major animation studios including Leon Schlesinger Productions, Warner Bros., and MGM.
10. Influence: His innovative animation techniques and screwball comedy style influenced subsequent generations of animators, particularly those who worked on “The Simpsons.”
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