Hank Smith (animator)
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BornJanuary 23, 1921
Gladstone, Michigan U.S.
DiedNovember 21, 1984 (aged 63)
OccupationsCartoon animator, film director
RelativesPaul Smith (brother)
Frank Smith (brother)
Charles Martin Smith (nephew)
Frank Smith (brother)
Charles Martin Smith (nephew)
Henry Otto "Hank" Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 23, 1921 Gladstone, Michigan U.S. |
| Died | November 21, 1984 (aged 63) |
| Occupations | Cartoon animator, film director |
| Relatives | Paul Smith (brother) Frank Smith (brother) Charles Martin Smith (nephew) |
Henry Otto "Hank" Smith was an animator who worked for many Hollywood animation studios during the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. His work included numerous cartoons for television, including many featuring Mr. Magoo, The Road Runner, Fat Albert, and many of the Peanuts television specials with Bill Melendez.[1][additional citation(s) needed] He was the brother of Frank Smith and Paul Smith and uncle of actor Charles Martin Smith.