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Will Vinton
American animator (1947-2018) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Gale Vinton (November 17, 1947 – October 4, 2018)[1] was an American animator and filmmaker. Vinton was best known for his Claymation work, alongside creating iconic characters such as The California Raisins. He won an Oscar for his work[2] alongside several Emmy Awards and Clio Awards for his studio's work.
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Born | William Gale Vinton (1947-11-17)November 17, 1947 McMinnville, Oregon, U.S. |
Died | October 4, 2018(2018-10-04) (aged 70) Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
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Years active | 1969–2008 |
Children | 3 |
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