About Fred Crippen
Lived 1928 – 2018 (aged 90). Fred Crippen was an American animator, film director, film producer and teacher.
Fred Crippen (January 8, 1928 – March 22, 2018) was an American animator, director and producer known for his work in early television animation. He began his career in New York in the early 1950s before joining United Productions of America (UPA), where he directed numerous segments for The Boing Boing Show and became associated with a highly stripped-down visual style. Around 1959 he co‑founded the studio Pantomime Pictures, which he led for more than five decades and where he produced a wide range of commercial and entertainment projects for television and film. He was the creator of 1960s animated series Roger Ramjet (1965)
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Who was Fred Crippen?
American animator (1928–2018)
When was Fred Crippen born?
Fred Crippen was born on 8 January 1928 in Lansing.
When did Fred Crippen die?
Fred Crippen died on 22 March 2018 in United States.
What was Fred Crippen's occupation?
Fred Crippen was an animator, film director, film producer and teacher.
What nationality was Fred Crippen?
Fred Crippen was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Crippen. https://biography.guide/fred-crippen/
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