Jules Engel
1909–2003

Introduction

Jules Engel (Hungarian: Engel Gyula; March 11, 1909 – September 6, 2003) was an American filmmaker, painter, sculptor, graphic artist, set designer, animator, film director, and teacher of Hungarian origin. He was the founding director of the experimental animation program at the California Institute of the Arts, where he taught until his death, serving as mentor to several generations of animators.

Wikidata identifier

Q540866

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Introduction

Engels worked on the animation and choreography for Disney's "Fantasia" and "Bambi."

Country of birth

Hungary

Roles

Artist, animator, designer, painter, teacher

ULAN identifier

500098132

Names

Jules Engel

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First acquired
2024

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