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Chuck Jones

United States · b. September 21, 1912 – d. February 22, 2002

Chuck Jones was an American animator and director who shaped cartoon entertainment throughout the mid-twentieth century. Working primarily for Warner Bros., he directed iconic shorts featuring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Road Runner, developing a visual style marked by precise timing, subtle character psychology, and inventive physical comedy. His feature films, including *Duck Amuck* (1953) and *What's Opera, Doc?* (1957), demonstrated how animation could sustain complex narratives and satirical themes. Jones's influence extended beyond American animation, establishing formal techniques in character-driven storytelling that affected how animators worldwide approached their craft.

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Tom Thump 1965
High Note 1960
Cat Feud 1958
Steal Wool 1957
No Barking 1954
Sheep Ahoy 1954
Duck Amuck 1953
Beep, Beep 1952
Chow Hound 1951
Hare Tonic 1945
Angel Puss 1944
Fox Pop 1942
Dog Tired 1942
Old Glory 1939