Fred Quimby
American film producer (1886-1965)
Frederick Clinton[1] "Fred" Quimby (July 31, 1886 – September 16, 1965) was an American cartoon producer. He was best known as producing Tom and Jerry cartoons, for which he won seven Academy Awards.
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| Born | Frederick Clinton Quimby July 31, 1886 |
| Died | September 16, 1965 (aged 79) |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Occupation | Animation producer |
| Years active | 1921–1955 |
| Spouse | Sue Quimby (1923–1954) (her death) |
He was the movie sales executive in charge of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer cartoon studio, which included Tex Avery, as well as William Hanna and Joseph Barbera (creators of Tom and Jerry).
References
change- ↑ Susanin, Timothy S. (2011). Walt Before Mickey: Disney's Early Years, 1919–1928. Univ. Press of Mississippi. p. 290. ISBN 1604739606.
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