Top 20 Animator celebrities in United States
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Animator celebrities [Updated May 9, 2021].
John Lasseter was born
on January 12, 1957
in Los Angeles, United States.
In 2006, when Disney purchased Pixar, he was named chief creative officer of both Pixar and Walt Disney Feature Animation. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2011.
Net Worth 2020: $100 Million
Loren Bouchard was born
on October 10, 1969
in United States.
Animator who has gained widespread acclaim for creating the hugely popular animated TV comedy Bob's Burgers. Loren Bouchard won his second Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding animated program in 2017, and earned his fifth Critics' Choice TV award nomination for best animated series in 2018.
Loren Bouchard helped co-create the cult favourite TV comedy Home Movies, which ran from 1999-2004. Loren Bouchard served as a consulting producer for HBO/Channel 4's The Ricky Gervais Show.
Net Worth 2020: $8 Million
Rebecca Sugar was born
on July 9, 1987
in Silver Spring, United States.
She earned Emmy Award and Annie Award nominations for her work on Adventure Time.
Net Worth 2020: $4 Million
Don Bluth was born
on September 13, 1937
in El Paso, United States.
He and 16 fellow Disney animators founded their own production studio in 1979, with its first feature-length film being "The Secret of NIMH" from 1982.
Net Worth 2020: $2 Million
Glen Keane was born
on April 13, 1954
in Philadelphia, United States.
He spent more than 37 years with Disney as a hand-drawn and later CGI animator.
Net Worth 2020: $2 Million
Floyd Norman was born
on June 22, 1935
in Santa Barbara, United States.
In 1999, he co-founded the multicultural website AfroKids.com, a company geared towards creating a relatable outlet for African-American children.
Net Worth 2020: $2 Million
Craig McCracken was born
on March 31, 1971
in Charleroi, United States.
He took his talents to the Disney Channel and Disney Television Animation, when he was hired in 2012 to helm Wander Over Yonder. The series premiered in 2013.
Net Worth 2020: $1 Million
Art Clokey was born
on October 12, 1921
in United States.
He produced the claymation film Davey and Goliath sponsored by the Lutheran Church in America.
Net Worth 2020: $1 Million
McKenzie Atwood was born
on May 19, 1997
in Atlanta, United States.
She started pursuing voice acting in 2016 and has been the voice of Pi Lob's Edwin the Duck.
Joseph Barbera was born
on March 24, 1911
in New York City, United States.
Animator, director, and cartoon and storyboard artist who co-created Tom and Jerry, The Flintstones, and The Jetsons, with William Hanna. Together they founded one of the most successful animation studios of the 20th century.
He and Hanna were awarded seven Academy Awards and eight Emmy Awards.
Doug TenNapel was born
on July 10, 1966
in Norwalk, United States.
Outside his video games, comic books, and cartoon series, he has also done cover art for Five Iron Frenzy and wrote the 1998 children's book The Strange Children's Chronicles.
Ian Jones-Quartey was born
on June 18, 1984
in Columbia, United States.
He created the short Lakewood Plaza Turbo, which Cartoon Network eventually turned into the game OK K.O.! He also created the award-winning RPG World.
Mary Blair was born
on October 21, 1911
in Mcalester, United States.
Concept artist and animator who worked for the Walt Disney Company. She was named a Disney Legend in 1991.
She created concept art for "Alice in Wonderland," "Peter Pan," and "Cinderella," as well as character designs for Disneyland's It's a Small World and Epcot's World Showcase.
Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh was born
on December 9, 1960
in United States.
Bethany Radloff was born
on October 13, 1990
in Detroit, United States.
She has won several awards including a Silver Key Award in 2015 for her graphics teaser for the film Dope.
Tonyvtoons was born
on June 14, 1999
in United States.
Web star and animator who gained popularity creating animations of popular gaming YouTubers like PewDiePie and the Game Grumps. He is also known for creating original music and playing games on the separate gaming channel called Polarwhal.
One of his most popular videos, "Five Nights of CUTENESS (Five Nights At Freddy's 2 Animation)," earned more than 3 million views in less than a year.
Ryan Storm was born
on April 14, 1997
in Boston, United States.
He has worked with the companies H20Delirious, LORE, Game Grumps, and Pencilmations.
Lauren Faust was born
on June 25, 1974
in Annapolis, United States.
She was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2004 and an Annie Award in 2005.
John Hench was born
on June 29, 1908
in Cedar Rapids, United States.
He helped to build the giant, hydraulic squid in "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." His work on this film earned him an Academy Award for Best Special Effects.
Paul Boyd was born
on September 30, 1967
in United States.
He was nominated for an Annie Award in 2001 for his work as a co-director for the show Aaagh! It's the Mr. Hell Show!.
