Gene Barretta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gene Barretta |
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| Born | September 9, 1960 Yardley, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Area(s) | Illustration, writing, character design, animator |
| Alma mater | New York University |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Relatives | Bill Barretta (brother) |
Gene Barretta (born September 9, 1960) is an American artist who creates amazing things for kids! He is a talented children's book author and illustrator. He also works as an animator and designs characters for different projects.
About Gene Barretta
Gene Barretta was born on September 9, 1960. He grew up to become a well-known artist in the world of children's entertainment. He uses his creativity to bring stories and characters to life for young readers and viewers.
His Education and Early Life
Gene Barretta finished high school at Doane Academy in 1978. Years later, in 2017, he was even invited back to give the graduation speech! After high school, he went to New York University. He studied film at the Tisch School of Arts and earned a special degree called a BFA in film studies. This helped him learn how to tell stories through pictures and animation.
Gene now lives with his son near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He also has a famous brother, Bill Barretta. Bill is known for being a performer, writer, and director for The Muppets.
What Gene Barretta Does
Gene Barretta has a very exciting job! He does several creative things:
- Children's Book Author and Illustrator: He writes stories and draws the pictures for children's books. This means he creates the whole world of a book, from the words to the characters and settings.
- Animator: As an animator, he helps make characters move and come alive, often for cartoons or movies.
- Character Designer: He also designs characters. This means he creates the look and personality of new characters that you might see in books, TV shows, or films.
His work helps kids learn, imagine, and have fun through engaging stories and colorful art.
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Gene Barretta, a children's book author and illustrator.
