Pierre DeCelles

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Pierre DeCelles (born December 14, 1951) is a Canadian animator who is recognized for his contributions to the animation industry. He directed the film Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw in 1988 and served as the supervising director for the animated series Spiral Zone. Additionally, he lent his voice to the character Ren Höek's screaming and cackling in the pilot episode of The Ren & Stimpy Show, which aired in the 1990s. He's also known for his work on Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog in 1993.

DeCelles was primarily self-taught. Over his 40-year career, he worked in several countries, including Canada, Taiwan, South Korea, the United States, Japan, and China. Pierre worked on numerous animation projects for studios such as Wang’s Production, Warner Brothers, Marvel Production, DIC Entertainment, Atlantic/Kushner-Locke Inc., and Hanna-Barbera Productions, among others.

In addition to his animation work, DeCelles is also a draftsman and painter. He is best known for his “Zhong Kui,” “Red Riding Hood,” “Don Quixote,” “U.F.O,” and “Buddha” series of paintings and drawings. In 2004, a prominent exhibition of his “Zhong Kui” paintings was held in Shanghai, China, which was co-hosted by the Canadian consulate general.

Personal life

Currently, Pierre is the co-founder and animation director of his boutique studio, Crashdown Studio, located in Shanghai, China.

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