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Fred QuimbyAmerican animation producer
Date of Birth: 31.07.1886
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Fred Quimby: The Producer Behind "Tom and Jerry"
- Joining the Film Industry
- Birth of "Tom and Jerry"
- Academy Accolades and Legacy
- Later Years and Legacy
Fred Quimby: The Producer Behind "Tom and Jerry"
Early Life and Career BeginningsFred Quimby began his career as a journalist in Minneapolis before becoming a movie theater manager in Missoula, Montana in 1907. He later joined Pathé as a film exchange operation manager. By 1921, Quimby had become a member of the board of directors at Pathé.
Joining the Film Industry
In 1924, Quimby moved to Fox, where he continued to advance in the film industry. In 1927, he joined MGM as head of development. Ten years later, in 1937, he was appointed head of MGM's newly formed animation department.
Birth of "Tom and Jerry"
In 1939, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera presented Quimby with their "Tom and Jerry" cartoon series proposal. The first episode, "Puss Gets the Boot," was nominated for an Oscar and spawned one of the most successful animated franchises in history.
Academy Accolades and Legacy
Over the years, Fred Quimby received 12 Oscar nominations and won seven for his work on the "Tom and Jerry" series. However, his relationship with MGM animators was often strained due to his perceived lack of animation knowledge and frequent disagreements.
Later Years and Legacy
Quimby left MGM in 1955, and the studio's animation department closed in 1957, ending the production of "Tom and Jerry." Quimby passed away in Santa Monica in 1965 at the age of 79. Despite the tensions with his employees, Quimby's work as the producer of the beloved "Tom and Jerry" series cemented his legacy as a pioneer in American animation.
