skills graced cartoons ranging from Hanna-Barbera family fare to MTV’s Beavis & Butt-head, died on Dec. 17 from cancer. The death was confirmed by his daughter, Rose-Ellen, in a Facebook post.
Born in Bronxville, New York, he attended Eastchester High School and graduated from the Cartoonist and Illustrators School . At the request of Bill Hanna, Crane and Red Auguston opened and operated the Hanna-Barbera East studios in New York City. Crane went on in his career to animate films, television series, commercials, theatrical releases, and half hour specials; draw comic strips, comic books and digests.
Crane also designed and taught a comprehensive course in Cartooning and Animation techniques at his alma mater, Eastchester High School, and was a Professor of Classical Animation at his other alma mater, The School of Visual Arts in New York City, for 15 years.
The year of 2020 has taken another talented fellow. His work will continue to be influential for years to come. Pensive faceDougCrane Animation RIP
The year of 202 has taken another talented fellow. His work will continue to be influential for years to come. 😔DougCrane Animation RIP
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