The Legendary animator Gene Deitch, who famous for directing several episodes of Tom and Jerry have died in Prague at the age of 95.

Biography & Profile Of Gene Deith

Real Name Eugene Merril Deitch
Age

95yrs
Country Chicago, American
Career Animator & illustrator
Wife Zdenka
Death Died April

Who Is Gene Deith

His real Name Eugene Merril Deitch was born as an American-Czech illustrator in August 8th 1924. Gene was an illustrator, animator,comic artist and a movie director.

Growing Up And Education

Gene Deith born and grew up in Chicago pricesly in Illinois in 1924 to a saleman Joseph Deith and mther Ruth Delson Deit
He went to in Hollywood and graduated from Los Angeles High School in 1942.

Deitch first worked with the North American Aviation 1943, drawing aircraft models for them, later he was drafted and underwent pilot training.

Few Things You Need To Know About Gene Deith

His films in 1960 won the Academy Awards for Best Animated Short Films

Deith was nominated for the same award two times in 1964 this time for Here’s Nudnik and How to Avoid Friendship.

In 1958 Deith was nominated for an Academy Awards for the creation of The Tom Terrific Series in Sidney’s family Tree a series he co-produced.

Mr Deitch fell in love with Zdenka now his wife after he arrived Prague in 1959 and they both have lived in Czechoslovakian capital.

He is credited for his 13 episodes of Tom & Jerry.

Deith received a lifelong contribution Award to animation titled Winsor McCay Award in 2014.

Gene Deith Cause Of Death

Mr Gene Deith passed away on Thursday night according to reports, and he was found at his apartment in Prague. no information has been revealed on what actually killed Gene Deith.

Rip Gene Deith director of cartoon Tom and Jerry soul with love can’t angry to say that because he will always remain Alive in over hearts and minds as he has entertained us for years and more…

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