Connie Rasinski
J Conrad (Connie) Rasinski (January 28, 1907 in Torrington, Connecticut – October 13, 1965 in Larchmont, New York) was an animation director who did the 1952 animated short "Hansel and Gretel"[1] among others. Rasinski's "House of Hashimoto" was in competition at the 1961 Cannes Film Festival.[2]
Connie Rasinski | |
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Born | Constantine Rasinski January 28, 1907 |
Died | October 13, 1965 58) | (aged
Nationality | American |
Education | Art Students League of New York |
Known for | Animation, Illustration |
Biography
Connie Rasinski was born Constantine Rasinski[3] on January 28, 1907 in Torrington, Connecticut.[4]
As a young man Rasinski studied with Norman Rockwell at the Art Students League of New York.[4][3] After a variety of jobs, Rasinski decided to become an animator. In 1930 he became an inker for Terrytoons.[4] In 1937 he became a director at Terrytoons.
His filmography includes Mighty Mouse, Heckle and Jeckle, Deputy Dawg, Clint Clobber, Terry Bears, and Little Roquefort.[4]
Rasinski died in Larchmont, New York on October 13, 1965.[4]
References
- The enchanted screen: the unknown history of fairy-tale films by Jack Zipes, pgs 395-36
- Festival de Cannes page for 1961
- Beck, Jerry. "Moonlighting Animators in Comics: Connie Rasinski". Cartoon Research. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- "Connie Rasinski". Animators Hall of Fame. Retrieved 14 January 2018.