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Ray Patterson was an American animator and animation director whose career spanned the Golden Age of American animation and the rise of television cartoons. He worked for MGM, contributing to the iconic "Tom and Jerry" theatrical shorts, before later moving to the Hanna-Barbera studio. At Hanna-Barbera, he served as a director on numerous early television productions, including "The Smurfs" and "Scooby-Doo," helping to define the visual language of modern TV animation.
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What did Ray Patterson do on Tom and Jerry?
Ray Patterson was an animator at MGM who worked in the Hanna and Barbera unit on Tom and Jerry theatrical shorts. His career included contributions to four Oscar-winning Tom and Jerry shorts.
Which studio did Ray Patterson join after MGM?
He later worked for Hanna-Barbera, the studio founded by his former MGM colleagues William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. He eventually became Hanna-Barbera's supervising director in 1983.
Did Ray Patterson work on Disney animation?
Yes, Patterson worked at Walt Disney Productions before MGM. His Disney credits included animation work on Pluto shorts and the features Fantasia and Dumbo.
What award did Ray Patterson receive for his animation career?
ASIFA-Hollywood presented Patterson with the Winsor McCay Award in 1999. The award recognized his lifetime contribution to animation.
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