Charles Swenson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Charles Swenson
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Charles Gregory Swenson
March 28, 1941 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | producer, director, animator, writer, painter |
| Known for | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Puff the Magic Dragon An American Tail: Fievel Goes West Rugrats Mike, Lu & Og |
Charles Gregory Swenson (born March 28, 1941) is an American artist who has worked on many famous animated films and TV shows. He is known for his work as an animator, writer, producer, and director. Charles Swenson helped bring many beloved characters to life. He worked on popular cartoons like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Rugrats. He also created the Cartoon Network show Mike, Lu & Og. In the early 2000s, he decided to leave the entertainment world to become a painter.
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Charles Swenson's Animation Journey
Charles Swenson has had a long and interesting career in animation. He started working in animated film many years ago. His skills include drawing, writing stories, and even designing sounds for cartoons. He has directed and produced many animated projects.
Early Works and Famous Films
In 1977, Charles Swenson co-directed the film The Mouse and His Child. He worked alongside another famous animator, Fred Wolf. Later, in 1978, he joined Fred Wolf Films. This is where he began working on the very popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV series.
He also helped create the animated film Puff the Magic Dragon in 1978. He was a director and animator for this special. In 1983, he co-directed another film called Twice Upon a Time. He also helped with the story for An American Tail: Fievel Goes West in 1991.
Popular TV Shows
Charles Swenson played a big part in many TV shows that kids love. From 1991 to 1994, he was a creative producer and director for Rugrats. He helped shape the adventures of Tommy Pickles and his friends. He also worked as a creative producer for Aaahh!!! Real Monsters from 1994 to 1997.
One of his biggest projects was creating the Cartoon Network show Mike, Lu & Og. This show aired from 1999 to 2001. For Mike, Lu & Og, Charles Swenson was the creator, executive producer, and voice director. He also wrote many of the scripts for the episodes.
From Animation to Art
After many years of working in the animation industry, Charles Swenson decided to try something new. In the early 2000s, he left animation to become a painter. This allowed him to explore a different kind of art.
See also
In Spanish: Charles Swenson para niños
