Charles Martin "Chuck" Jones
- Born:
- September 21, 1912, Spokane, Washington, USA
- Died:
- February 22, 2002, Corona del Mar, California, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Animator, Cartoonist, Director, Screenwriter, Producer
Early Life and Education
- Born to Charles Martin Jones Sr. and Anna Belle Williams.
- Family moved frequently, ultimately settling in Los Angeles.
- Attended Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began his animation career at Ub Iwerks' studio in 1931.
- Joined Leon Schlesinger Productions (later Warner Bros. Cartoons) in 1933.
- Directed numerous classic Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies shorts.
- Directed and animated for Warner Bros. until 1962.
- Founded Sib Tower 12 Productions (later MGM Animation) and directed numerous Tom and Jerry shorts.
- Directed the animated television special How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966).
- Received an Honorary Academy Award in 1996 for his contributions to the art of animation.
Notable Works
Filmography (Selected)
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Rabbit Seasoning | Director |
| 1953 | Duck Amuck | Director |
| 1955 | What's Opera, Doc? | Director |
| 1957 | One Froggy Evening | Director |
| 1966 | How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Director |
Legacy and Impact
Chuck Jones is remembered as one of the most influential figures in animation history. His distinctive visual style, comedic timing, and character development have had a lasting impact on the field. As evidenced by resources such as a 'chuck jones short biography wikipedia' entry, his contributions continue to be recognized and celebrated.