About John Foster
Lived 1886 – 1959 (aged 72). John Foster was an American film director, animator, draftsperson and film screenwriter.
John Foster (November 27, 1886 – February 16, 1959), was an American animated film director. He is remembered for his direction in over a hundred films, including the Van Beuren Tom and Jerry series and the early sound-on-film cartoon "Dinner Time".
Later in the 1930s, he created Gandy Goose for Terrytoons.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Foster?
cartoonist and film director, born 1886
When was John Foster born?
John Foster was born on 27 November 1886 in New Jersey.
When did John Foster die?
John Foster died on 16 February 1959.
What was John Foster's occupation?
John Foster was a film director, animator, draftsperson and film screenwriter.
What nationality was John Foster?
John Foster was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Foster (cartoonist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Foster. https://biography.guide/john-foster/
MLA: "John Foster." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-foster/.
Chicago: "John Foster." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-foster/.
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