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Writer
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(Thursday)
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Birthplace
New York, New York, USA
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Languages
English
Education
National Academy of Design
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Biblical Hebrew (מִיכָאֵל)
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Michael Maltese is known for writing.
Born in New York, New York, USA (died at age 73).
Michael Maltese has 50 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (50)
Daffy Duck's Quackbusters
Writer
Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales
Writer
Duck Dodgers and the Return of the 24½th Century
Writer
The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie
Writer
Bugs Bunny's Howl-oween Special
Writer
Duel Personality
Writer
Love Me, Love My Mouse
Writer
Jerry-Go-Round
Writer
Ah, Sweet Mouse-Story of Life
Writer
I'm Just Wild About Jerry
Writer
Biography
Michael Maltese (February 6, 1908 – February 22, 1981) was an American story man for classic animated cartoon shorts. He is best known for working in the 1950s on a series of Merrie Melodies cartoons with director Chuck Jones. This collaboration produced many highly acclaimed animated shorts, including 4 of the top 5 "greatest cartoons" as judged by 1000 animation professionals; "What's Opera, Doc?" tops this list as the best animated short of all time.
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Michael Maltese was born on and passed away on at the age of 73.
Where was Michael Maltese born?
Michael Maltese was born in New York, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Michael Maltese been in?
Michael Maltese has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Daffy Duck's Quackbusters (1988), Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales (1982), Duck Dodgers and the Return of the 24½th Century (1980), The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie (1979), Bugs Bunny's Howl-oween Special (1977).
What is Michael Maltese known for?
Michael Maltese is primarily known as a writer. Michael Maltese (February 6, 1908 – February 22, 1981) was an American story man for classic animated cartoon shorts. He is best known for working…
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