About Gene Barretta
Born 1960. Gene Barretta is a writer and children's writer.
Gene Barretta (born September 9, 1960) is an American children's book author and illustrator, animator and character designer.
Barretta graduated from Doane Academy in 1978 and was the school's commencement speaker in 2017. He graduated from New York University: Tisch School of Arts with a BFA in film studies. He currently lives with his son outside of Philadelphia. Gene is also the older brother of Muppet performer, writer and director, Bill Barretta.
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Gene Barretta was born on 9 September 1960 in Yardley.
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Gene Barretta is a writer and children's writer.
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