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Chuck Jones
Born	Charles Martin Jones (1912-09-21)September 21, 1912 Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Died	February 22, 2002(2002-02-22) (aged 89) Corona del Mar, California, U.S.
Occupation	Animator, director, producer, screenwriter
Years active	1933–2000

Charles Martin Jones (September 21, 1912 – February 22, 2002) was an American animator, director, and producer of animated films. He is best known for his work with Warner Bros. Cartoons on the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of shorts. Jones directed many classic animated films, including What's Opera, Doc? (1957), Duck Amuck (1953), and One Froggy Evening (1955).

Early life

Jones was born in Spokane, Washington, and later moved with his family to Los Angeles, California. He attended Chouinard Art Institute (now California Institute of the Arts), where he studied under prominent artists such as Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston.

Career

Jones began his career in animation in 1933, working as a cel washer for Ub Iwerks. He joined Warner Bros. Cartoons in 1936, where he worked under directors such as Tex Avery and Bob Clampett. Jones quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a director in 1938.

During his tenure at Warner Bros., Jones created and developed several iconic characters, including Pepé Le Pew, Marvin the Martian, and Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner. His work is characterized by its unique style, wit, and attention to detail.

In the 1960s, Jones directed the television adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966), which has become a perennial holiday favorite. He also worked on the Tom and Jerry series for MGM and founded his own production company, Sib Tower 12 Productions.

Later years and legacy

Jones continued to work in animation into the 1990s, contributing to various projects and mentoring young animators. He received numerous awards throughout his career, including an Academy Award for his short film The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics (1965).

Jones's influence on animation is profound, and his work continues to be celebrated for its creativity and innovation. He is remembered as one of the greatest animators in the history of the medium.

Related pages

• Looney Tunes
• Merrie Melodies
• Tex Avery
• Bob Clampett
• Warner Bros. Cartoons
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (TV special)
• Tom and Jerry