Max Fleischer

American animator, inventor, film director and producer (1883-1972)
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Max Fleischer

Summary

Max Fleischer is a human[1]. Born in Kraków[2], he… he was born on July 19, 1883[3]. He passed away in Woodland Hills[4]. He died on September 11, 1972[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film director[8], animator[9], and inventor[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kraków[2], Max Fleischer…
  • Max Fleischer passed away in Woodland Hills[4].
  • Max Fleischer was born on July 19, 1883[3].
  • Max Fleischer was born on 1885[12].
  • Max Fleischer died on September 11, 1972[5].
  • A child of Max Fleischer was Richard Fleischer[13].
  • Max Fleischer held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Max Fleischer held citizenship in Poland[15].
  • Max Fleischer's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Max Fleischer's professions included film producer[7].
  • Max Fleischer's professions included film director[8].
  • Max Fleischer worked as an animator[9].
  • Max Fleischer's professions included inventor[10].
  • Max Fleischer's professions included manufacturer[16].
  • Max Fleischer was employed by Bray Productions[17].
  • Max Fleischer received the Winsor McCay Award[18].
  • Max Fleischer is recorded as male[19].
  • Max Fleischer's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Max Fleischer's Commons category is recorded as Max Fleischer (animator)[21].
  • The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[22].
  • Max Fleischer's residence is recorded as New York[23].
  • Max Fleischer's family name is recorded as Fleischer[24].
  • Max Fleischer's given name is recorded as Max[25].
  • Max Fleischer's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Max Fleischer (animator)[26].
  • Max Fleischer's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Max Fleischer was born in Kraków[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 19, 1883[3] and 1885[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film director[8], animator[9], inventor[10], and manufacturer[16]. Max Fleischer was employed by Bray Productions[17].

Recognition

Max Fleischer received the Winsor McCay Award[18].

Personal Life

A child of Max Fleischer was Richard Fleischer[13].

Death and Burial

Max Fleischer died on September 11, 1972[5]. He passed away in Woodland Hills[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[22].

Why It Matters

Max Fleischer has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

He has been cited as an influence by Osamu Tezuka[29], a film director[30], 1928–1989[31], of Japan[32], awarded the Inkpot Award[33].

He is credited with the discovery of rotoscoping[34], an animation technique[35], founded in 1915[36].

FAQs

Where was Max Fleischer born?

Max Fleischer was born in Kraków[2].

Where did Max Fleischer die?

Max Fleischer died in Woodland Hills[4].

What did Max Fleischer do for work?

Max Fleischer worked as screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film director[8], animator[9], and inventor[10].

What awards did Max Fleischer receive?

Honors received include Winsor McCay Award[18].

Who did Max Fleischer influence?

Max Fleischer has been cited as an influence by Osamu Tezuka[29].

What did Max Fleischer discover?

Max Fleischer is credited as discoverer of rotoscoping[34].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Disney A to Z. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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