Iwao Takamoto
Iwao Takamoto (born April 19, 1925 in Los Angeles ; † January 8, 2007 there ) was the draftsman and creator of the popular cartoon character Scooby-Doo (a mastiff).
Takamoto has worked on cartoons for over 60 years. In particular, “Peter Pan” and “The Flintstones” should be mentioned here.
He died in a Los Angeles hospital on January 8, 2007, at the age of 81.
Web links
- Iwao Takamoto in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Detailed article in Duckipedia
- Publication in the Orange County Register - English
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SURNAME | Takamoto, Iwao |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American animator |
DATE OF BIRTH | April 19, 1925 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | los Angeles |
DATE OF DEATH | January 8, 2007 |
Place of death | los Angeles |