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Charles Martin "Chuck" Jones (September 21, 1912 – February 22, 2002) was an American animator, filmmaker, cartoonist, author, and screenwriter, best known for his work with Warner Bros. Cartoons on the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies shorts. He wrote, produced, and/or directed many classic animated cartoon shorts starring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner, Pepé Le Pew, Porky Pig, Michigan J. Frog, the Three Bears, and a slew of other Warner characters.
After his career at Warner Bros. ended in 1962, Jones started Sib Tower 12 Productions, and began producing cartoons for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, including a new series of Tom and Jerry shorts and the television adaptation of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. He later started his own studio, Chuck Jones Enterprises, which created several one-shot specials, and periodically worked on Looney Tunes related works.
Jones was nominated for an Oscar eight times and won three times, receiving awards for the cartoons For Scent-imental Reasons, So Much for So Little, and The Dot and the Line. He received an Honorary Academy Award in 1996 for his work in the animation industry. Film historian Leonard Maltin has praised Jones' work at Warner Bros., MGM and Chuck Jones Enterprises. He also said that the "feud" that there may have been between Jones and colleague Bob Clampett was mainly because they were so different from each other. In Jerry Beck's The 50 Greatest Cartoons, ten of the entries were directed by Jones, with four out of the five top cartoons being Jones shorts.
Charles Martin "Chuck" Jones (September 21, 1912 – February 22, 2002) was an American animator, filmmaker, cartoonist, author, and screenwriter, best known for his work with Warner Bros. Cartoons on the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies shorts. He wrote, produced, and/or directed many classic animated cartoon shorts starring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner, Pepé Le Pew, Porky Pig, Michigan J. Frog, the Three Bears, and a slew of other Warner characters.
After his career at Warner Bros. ended in 1962, Jones started Sib Tower 12 Productions, and began producing cartoons for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, including a new series of Tom and Jerry shorts and the television adaptation of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. He later started his own studio, Chuck Jones Enterprises, which created several one-shot specials, and periodically worked on Looney Tunes related works.
Jones was nominated for an Oscar eight times and won three times, receiving awards for the cartoons For Scent-imental Reasons, So Much for So Little, and The Dot and the Line. He received an Honorary Academy Award in 1996 for his work in the animation industry. Film historian Leonard Maltin has praised Jones' work at Warner Bros., MGM and Chuck Jones Enterprises. He also said that the "feud" that there may have been between Jones and colleague Bob Clampett was mainly because they were so different from each other. In Jerry Beck's The 50 Greatest Cartoons, ten of the entries were directed by Jones, with four out of the five top cartoons being Jones shorts.
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Chuck Jones - The Evolution of an Artist
If you grew up watching Looney Tunes, then you know Chuck Jones, one of all-time masters of visual comedy. Normally I would talk about his ingenious framing ...
Thank you my friend Maj Marty Hogan for making us aware that September 21 is the anniversary of the birth of American animator, filmmaker, cartoonist, author, and screenwriter Charles Martin "Chuck" Jones who is best known for his work with Warner Bros cartoons on the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies shorts. He wrote, produced, and/or directed many classic animated cartoon shorts starring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner, Pepé Le Pew, Porky Pig, Michigan J. Frog, the Three Bears, and a slew of other Warner characters.
Rest in peace Charles Martin "Chuck" Jones!
Images:
1. Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote at cliff
2. Bugs Bunny What's Up Doc Cover
3. Daffy Duck
4. Pepé Le Pew.
Background from
"ABOUT CHUCK JONES
“ANIMATION ISN’T THE ILLUSION OF LIFE; IT IS LIFE.”
In a career spanning over 60 years, Jones made more than 300 animated films, winning three Oscars as director and in 1996 an honorary Oscar for Lifetime Achievement. Among the many awards and recognitions, one of those most valued was the honorary life membership from the Directors Guild of America. During the Golden Age of animation Jones helped bring to life many of Warner Bros. most famous characters—Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd and Porky Pig. The list of characters he created himself includes Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Marvin Martian, Pepe le Pew, Michigan J. Frog and many others. He also produced, directed and wrote the screenplays for “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” a television classic, as well as the feature-length film “The Phantom Tollbooth.” In addition, Jones was a prolific artist whose work has been exhibited at galleries and museums worldwide. Jones often recalled a small child who, when told that Jones drew Bugs Bunny, replied: “He doesn’t draw Bugs Bunny. He draws pictures of Bugs Bunny.” His point was that the child thought of the character as being alive and believable, which was, in Jones’ belief, the key to true character animation.
Born on September 21, 1912 in Spokane, Washington, Jones grew up in Hollywood where he observed the talents of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton and worked occasionally as a child extra in Mac Sennett comedies. After graduating from Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles (now California Institute of the Arts) Jones drew pencil portraits for a dollar a piece on Olvera Street. Then, in 1932, he got his first job in the fledgling animation industry as a cel washer for former Disney animator, Ubbe Iwerks. It was at Iwerks Productions that he met Dorothy Webster, to whom he was married in 1932.
In 1936 Jones was hired by Friz Freleng as an animator for the Leon Schlesinger Studio (later sold to Warner Bros.). Jones admired and revered Freleng for the rest of his life, saying, “No one except Tex Avery had as perfect a sense of timing as did Friz Freleng.”
TIMELINE & FACT SHEETS
Born September 21, 1912, Spokane, Washington
Grew up in Hollywood, observing the talents of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton; worked as a child-extra in Mack Sennett comedies
Graduated from Chouinard Art Institute (now California Institute of the Arts)
Drew pencil portraits for a dollar a piece on Olvera Street, then got first job in the animation industry as a cel washer for former Disney animator, Ubbe Iwerks, 1932
In 1936 became an animator for the Leon Schlesinger Studio (later sold to Warner Bros.) and was assigned to Tex Avery’s animation unit.
DIRECTOR, WARNER BROS. ANIMATION (1938-1962)
Directed first animated film, The Night Watchman, in 1938 at the age of 25
Directed over 250 animated cartoons at Warner Bros.
LOONEY TUNES CHARACTERS CO-CREATED:
• Bugs Bunny
• Daffy Duck
• Elmer Fudd
• Porky Pig
• … and many others
CHARACTERS SOLELY CREATED:
• Road Runner & Wile E. Coyote
• Marvin Martian
• Pepe Le Pew
• Michigan J. Frog
• Gossamer
• Marc Anthony & Kitty
• Sniffles
• Private SNAFU
• Hubie & Bertie
• … and many others
Worked briefly for Disney Studios while on hiatus at Warner Bros. in 1955
Warner Bros. animation unit closed 1962
HEAD OF MGM ANIMATION DEPARTMENT (1963-1971)
DIRECTOR
The Dot and the Line (Academy Award winner), 1965
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Peabody Award winner), 1966
Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who (Peabody Award winner), 1971
The Pogo Birthday Special, 1971
34 Tom & Jerry theatrical short films
PRODUCER, CO-DIRECTOR, CO-WRITER
The Phantom Tollbooth (feature), 1971
VICE-PRESIDENT OF CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING ABC-TV (1972-1973)
CO-PRODUCER, WRITER, DIRECTOR, BUGS BUNNY SHOW
Producer, children’s weekly variety show, Curiosity Shop
CEO AND PRESIDENT OF CHUCK JONES ENTERPRISES (1962-2002)
Co-Creator, Charlie Tuna for television commercials, 1960s
Writer, Director, several Gillette television commercials, 1960s
Writer, Designer, Heineken Beer television commercial (for British TV), 1960s
Writer, Co-Director, Gay Purr-ee (feature), 1962
CO-PRODUCER, DR. SEUSS’ CAT IN THE HAT, 1971
Executive Producer, Richard Williams’ Christmas Carol, 1972
DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, WRITER (FOR ABC-TV)
The Cricket in Times Square, 1973
A Very Merry Cricket, 1973
Yankee Doodle Cricket, 1974
DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, WRITER (FOR CBS-TV)
Rudyard Kipling’s Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, 1975
Rudyard Kipling’s The White Seal, 1975
Rudyard Kipling’s Mowgli’s Brothers, 1976
WRITER, DIRECTOR
Saint-Saen’s The Carnival of Animals, 1976
A Connecticut Rabbit in King Arthur’s Court (based on Mark Twain’s original story) 1978
Two TV specials featuring Raggedy Ann and Andy in The Great Santa Claus Caper and The Pumpkin Who Couldn’t Smile, 1978
Creator, Crawford, syndicated comic strip, 1976-1977
CREATOR, BRIDGES AND NEW ANIMATION
Daffy Duck’s Thanks-for-Giving Special, 1979
A feature compilation of past work, Chuck Jones’ Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie, 1979
Bugs Bunny’s Bustin’Out All Over, 1980
Director, titles for feature film, Gremlins II, The New Batch, 1990
DIRECTOR, SEGMENTS OF ANIMATION FOR FEATURE FILMS
Stay Tuned, 1992
Mrs. Doubtfire, 1993
Character design and development, co-producer for ABC television’s Chuck Jones’ Peter and the Wolf, 1996
CREATOR, DIRECTOR, NEW ANIMATED THEATRICAL SHORT FILMS FOR WARNER BROS.
Chariots of Fur, December 1994
Superior Duck, August 1996
Pullet Surprise (directed by Darrell Van Citters), March 1997
Father of the Bird (directed by Steve Fossati), November 1997
Another Froggy Evening (unreleased)
From Hare to Eternity (unreleased)"
Chuck Jones - The Evolution of an Artist
"If you grew up watching Looney Tunes, then you know Chuck Jones, one of all-time masters of visual comedy."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHpXle4NqWI
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Wayne Brandon LTC Bill Koski Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Capt Seid Waddell Capt Tom Brown Maj Marty Hogan MSG Andrew White SFC William Farrell SSgt Robert Marx PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SPC Margaret Higgins MSgt Jason McClish AN Christopher Crayne SPC Tom DeSmet SGT Charles H. Hawes SGT (Join to see) SSG David Andrews
Rest in peace Charles Martin "Chuck" Jones!
Images:
1. Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote at cliff
2. Bugs Bunny What's Up Doc Cover
3. Daffy Duck
4. Pepé Le Pew.
Background from
"ABOUT CHUCK JONES
“ANIMATION ISN’T THE ILLUSION OF LIFE; IT IS LIFE.”
In a career spanning over 60 years, Jones made more than 300 animated films, winning three Oscars as director and in 1996 an honorary Oscar for Lifetime Achievement. Among the many awards and recognitions, one of those most valued was the honorary life membership from the Directors Guild of America. During the Golden Age of animation Jones helped bring to life many of Warner Bros. most famous characters—Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd and Porky Pig. The list of characters he created himself includes Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Marvin Martian, Pepe le Pew, Michigan J. Frog and many others. He also produced, directed and wrote the screenplays for “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” a television classic, as well as the feature-length film “The Phantom Tollbooth.” In addition, Jones was a prolific artist whose work has been exhibited at galleries and museums worldwide. Jones often recalled a small child who, when told that Jones drew Bugs Bunny, replied: “He doesn’t draw Bugs Bunny. He draws pictures of Bugs Bunny.” His point was that the child thought of the character as being alive and believable, which was, in Jones’ belief, the key to true character animation.
Born on September 21, 1912 in Spokane, Washington, Jones grew up in Hollywood where he observed the talents of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton and worked occasionally as a child extra in Mac Sennett comedies. After graduating from Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles (now California Institute of the Arts) Jones drew pencil portraits for a dollar a piece on Olvera Street. Then, in 1932, he got his first job in the fledgling animation industry as a cel washer for former Disney animator, Ubbe Iwerks. It was at Iwerks Productions that he met Dorothy Webster, to whom he was married in 1932.
In 1936 Jones was hired by Friz Freleng as an animator for the Leon Schlesinger Studio (later sold to Warner Bros.). Jones admired and revered Freleng for the rest of his life, saying, “No one except Tex Avery had as perfect a sense of timing as did Friz Freleng.”
TIMELINE & FACT SHEETS
Born September 21, 1912, Spokane, Washington
Grew up in Hollywood, observing the talents of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton; worked as a child-extra in Mack Sennett comedies
Graduated from Chouinard Art Institute (now California Institute of the Arts)
Drew pencil portraits for a dollar a piece on Olvera Street, then got first job in the animation industry as a cel washer for former Disney animator, Ubbe Iwerks, 1932
In 1936 became an animator for the Leon Schlesinger Studio (later sold to Warner Bros.) and was assigned to Tex Avery’s animation unit.
DIRECTOR, WARNER BROS. ANIMATION (1938-1962)
Directed first animated film, The Night Watchman, in 1938 at the age of 25
Directed over 250 animated cartoons at Warner Bros.
LOONEY TUNES CHARACTERS CO-CREATED:
• Bugs Bunny
• Daffy Duck
• Elmer Fudd
• Porky Pig
• … and many others
CHARACTERS SOLELY CREATED:
• Road Runner & Wile E. Coyote
• Marvin Martian
• Pepe Le Pew
• Michigan J. Frog
• Gossamer
• Marc Anthony & Kitty
• Sniffles
• Private SNAFU
• Hubie & Bertie
• … and many others
Worked briefly for Disney Studios while on hiatus at Warner Bros. in 1955
Warner Bros. animation unit closed 1962
HEAD OF MGM ANIMATION DEPARTMENT (1963-1971)
DIRECTOR
The Dot and the Line (Academy Award winner), 1965
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Peabody Award winner), 1966
Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who (Peabody Award winner), 1971
The Pogo Birthday Special, 1971
34 Tom & Jerry theatrical short films
PRODUCER, CO-DIRECTOR, CO-WRITER
The Phantom Tollbooth (feature), 1971
VICE-PRESIDENT OF CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING ABC-TV (1972-1973)
CO-PRODUCER, WRITER, DIRECTOR, BUGS BUNNY SHOW
Producer, children’s weekly variety show, Curiosity Shop
CEO AND PRESIDENT OF CHUCK JONES ENTERPRISES (1962-2002)
Co-Creator, Charlie Tuna for television commercials, 1960s
Writer, Director, several Gillette television commercials, 1960s
Writer, Designer, Heineken Beer television commercial (for British TV), 1960s
Writer, Co-Director, Gay Purr-ee (feature), 1962
CO-PRODUCER, DR. SEUSS’ CAT IN THE HAT, 1971
Executive Producer, Richard Williams’ Christmas Carol, 1972
DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, WRITER (FOR ABC-TV)
The Cricket in Times Square, 1973
A Very Merry Cricket, 1973
Yankee Doodle Cricket, 1974
DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, WRITER (FOR CBS-TV)
Rudyard Kipling’s Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, 1975
Rudyard Kipling’s The White Seal, 1975
Rudyard Kipling’s Mowgli’s Brothers, 1976
WRITER, DIRECTOR
Saint-Saen’s The Carnival of Animals, 1976
A Connecticut Rabbit in King Arthur’s Court (based on Mark Twain’s original story) 1978
Two TV specials featuring Raggedy Ann and Andy in The Great Santa Claus Caper and The Pumpkin Who Couldn’t Smile, 1978
Creator, Crawford, syndicated comic strip, 1976-1977
CREATOR, BRIDGES AND NEW ANIMATION
Daffy Duck’s Thanks-for-Giving Special, 1979
A feature compilation of past work, Chuck Jones’ Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie, 1979
Bugs Bunny’s Bustin’Out All Over, 1980
Director, titles for feature film, Gremlins II, The New Batch, 1990
DIRECTOR, SEGMENTS OF ANIMATION FOR FEATURE FILMS
Stay Tuned, 1992
Mrs. Doubtfire, 1993
Character design and development, co-producer for ABC television’s Chuck Jones’ Peter and the Wolf, 1996
CREATOR, DIRECTOR, NEW ANIMATED THEATRICAL SHORT FILMS FOR WARNER BROS.
Chariots of Fur, December 1994
Superior Duck, August 1996
Pullet Surprise (directed by Darrell Van Citters), March 1997
Father of the Bird (directed by Steve Fossati), November 1997
Another Froggy Evening (unreleased)
From Hare to Eternity (unreleased)"
Chuck Jones - The Evolution of an Artist
"If you grew up watching Looney Tunes, then you know Chuck Jones, one of all-time masters of visual comedy."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHpXle4NqWI
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Wayne Brandon LTC Bill Koski Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Capt Seid Waddell Capt Tom Brown Maj Marty Hogan MSG Andrew White SFC William Farrell SSgt Robert Marx PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SPC Margaret Higgins MSgt Jason McClish AN Christopher Crayne SPC Tom DeSmet SGT Charles H. Hawes SGT (Join to see) SSG David Andrews
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