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Arthur Harold Babitsky (October 8, 1907 – March 4, 1992), better known as Art Babbitt, was an American animator, best known for his work at Walt Disney Animation Studios. He received over 80 awards as an animation director and animator, and also developed the character of Goofy.
Art Babbitt (born Arthur Harold Babitsky) was an American animator and animation director from Omaha, Nebraska. He worked in several animation studios over his long career, but is mostly remembered for his early work for the Walt Disney Animation Studios.
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May 12, 2011 · Learn how Art Babbitt, a pioneer animator and activist, influenced animation education and labor at Disney and beyond. Discover his contributions to Goofy, life drawing, and the 1941 strike.
Arthur Harold Babitsky, better known as Art Babbitt, was an American animator at the Disney Studio. He created and established the character of Goofy in his Analysis of the Goof, in which he explained Goofy's personality, appearance, movements and mannerisms.
Jun 20, 2023 · Art Babbitt discusses his life and animation in this 1987 documentary by Imogen Sutton (wife of Richard Williams). The 40-minute film includes interviews with Richard...
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Learn about Art Babbitt, the animator who created Goofy, Geppetto, and the Chinese Dance, and who led a strike against Disney in 1941. He was also a teacher, a director, and a Marine veteran.
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Nov 13, 2020 · Learn about Art Babbitt, the brilliant animator who worked on Fantasia, Snow White, Pinocchio and Dumbo. Read his 1975 interview with John Canemaker, see his drawings and letters, and explore his controversial role in the mushroom dance.
