Everett Lee Peck (October 9, 1950 – June 14, 2022) was an American illustrator, cartoonist, and animator, best known as the creator of the animated sitcom Duckman. He also created Squirrel Boy for Cartoon Network and was a character designer for an animated series adaptation of Jumanji.
Everett Peck | |
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| Born | Everett Lee Peck October 9, 1950 |
| Died | June 14, 2022 (aged 71) Solana Beach, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Illustrator, cartoonist, animator |
| Known for | Duckman Squirrel Boy |
| Spouse | Helen Vita |
| Website | everettpeck |
Early life
editEverett Lee Peck was born in San Diego, California, on October 9, 1950,[2] and later earned a degree in illustration at California State University. He then took over the illustration program at the Otis College of Art and Design in 1984.[1]
Career
editPeck's drawings have appeared in The New Yorker, Playboy, and Time, as well as numerous books, comics and movie posters. He participated in gallery shows in Tokyo, Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington, D.C., and wrote animated cartoons for Rugrats, The Critic,[3] and a series based on one of his own cartoon characters: Duckman.[4][5][6]
Originally created as a comic book that was first published by Dark Horse in 1990,[3] Duckman was turned into an animated series in 1994 for the USA Network. During its four-season run, it won the CableACE Award, and was nominated for four Emmy Awards.[7]
At the same time, various comic books were published by Topps Comics based on the TV series.[8] These were largely written and drawn by others, including Jay Lynch, Scott Shaw! and Craig Yoe. Topps also reprinted Peck's original 1990 Duckman comic.
Peck also created the Cartoon Network series Squirrel Boy, which ran from 2006 to 2008.[9]
Other work by Peck included character design for four animated TV series from Sony Pictures, Jumanji, Extreme Ghostbusters, Men in Black: The Series, and Godzilla: The Series,[3] a slew of print ads for Nike and Honda,[10] as well as a promotional comic strip for Pizza Hut and several station IDs for UPN.[3] He was also an executive design consultant on Dragon Tales.
Samples of Peck's personal sketches appear in the book It's Not My Fault, a companion piece to his 2011 solo exhibition at the Oceanside Museum of Art.[3]
Personal life and death
editAt the time of his death, he resided in Oceanside, California, with his wife Helen Vita.[7]
Peck died on June 14, 2022, and his death was announced two days afterwards via his Instagram page.[11] His wife stated that he had died from a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Peck is survived by his wife, two children and a granddaughter.[1] He was 71.[7][10]
References
edit- ^ a b c Barnes, Mike (2022-06-16). "Everett Peck, Creator of 'Duckman,' Dies at 71". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-06-17.
- ^ "Everett Lee Peck, Born 10/09/1950 in California | CaliforniaBirthIndex.org". www.californiabirthindex.org. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
- ^ a b c d e Knudde, Kjell (18 June 2022). "Everett Peck (9 October 1950 - 16 June 2022, USA)". Lambiek's Comiclopedia.
- ^ "Everett Peck". Animation Insider. Archived from the original on 4 December 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
- ^ Mulrooney, Marty (18 November 2009). "INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Everett Peck, Animator, Cartoonist And Creator Of Duckman". Alternative Magazine Online. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
- ^ Mendoza, N.F. (March 5, 1995). "WITH ON EYE ON... : 'Duckman's' Dweezil Zappa is a dude who just wants to have fun--a lot". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
- ^ a b c "'Duckman' Creator Everett Peck Dies Age 71". Animation Magazine. 16 June 2022.
- ^ "Everett Peck".
- ^ "Duckman, Squirrel Boy Creator Everett Peck". Animation Magazine. 23 September 2008. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
- ^ a b Evans, Greg (June 18, 2022). "Everett Peck Dies: 'Duckman', 'Squirrel Boy' Creator Was 71". Deadline.com. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
- ^ @everett_peck (16 June 2022). "Mr. Peck has left the studio... Oct. 9, 1950 - June 14, 2022". Retrieved 16 June 2022 – via Instagram.
External links
edit- Official site
- Lambiek Comiclopedia article.
- Everett Peck at IMDb
- Everett Peck discography at Discogs