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Czech, English
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Marie Deitch (1943-1960), Zdenka Deitchová (1964)
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♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek (Εὐγένιος)
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Gene Deitch: American illustrator, animator and film director (1924-2020).
Born (died at age 95).
Gene Deitch has 18 credits in our database.
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Filmography (18)
Biography
Eugene Merril Deitch (August 8, 1924 – April 16, 2020) was an American illustrator, animator, comics artist, and film director who was based in Prague from the 1960s until his death in 2020. Deitch was known for creating animated cartoons such as Munro, Tom Terrific, and Nudnik, as well as his work on the Popeye and Tom and Jerry series.
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How old was Gene Deitch?
Gene Deitch was born on and passed away on at the age of 95.
What movies or shows has Gene Deitch been in?
Gene Deitch has 18 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Bluffers (1985), The Swineherd (1975), The Hobbit (1967), Alice of Wonderland in Paris (1966), Buddies Thicker Than Water (1962).
Where can I find more information about Gene Deitch?
You can find more about Gene Deitch on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
