Fred Quimby

Frederick Clinton[1] "Fred" Quimby (July 31, 1886 – September 16, 1965) was an American cartoon producer. He was best known as producing Tom and Jerry cartoons, for which he won seven Academy Awards.

Fred Quimby
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Born
Frederick Clinton Quimby

(1886-07-31)July 31, 1886
DiedSeptember 16, 1965(1965-09-16) (aged 79)
Cause of deathHeart attack
OccupationAnimation producer
Years active1921–1955
Spouse(s)Sue Quimby (1923–1954) (her death)

He was the movie sales executive in charge of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer cartoon studio, which included Tex Avery, as well as William Hanna and Joseph Barbera (creators of Tom and Jerry).

References

  1. Susanin, Timothy S. (2011). Walt Before Mickey: Disney's Early Years, 1919–1928. Univ. Press of Mississippi. p. 290. ISBN 1604739606.

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