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Director, Producer, Animator, Art Director Born: May 21, 1914 in Marinette, WI Death: February 21, 1977 Biography:The most influential animator of the postwar era, "John Hubley" was born May 21, 1914, in Marinette, WI. After graduating from the Los Angeles Art Center, he first made his mark while at Walt Disney Studios, working on films like 1940's "Fantasia" (for which he served as art director) and 1942's "Bambi". However, Hubley quickly grew disenchanted with the hallmarks of the Disney style -- the naturalism, the anthropomorphic character design, the detailed artwork, and the gag comedy -- and in 1941 he left the studio to explore a more contemporary approach in line with the work of abstract illustrators like Saul Steinberg.
After signing on as chief director with the upstart First Motion Picture Unit, which soon changed its name to United Productions of America (UPA), Hubley instituted a series of sweeping changes that encouraged his animation team to push the boundaries of the form, establishing a house... Full Biography
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