Jim Duffy (animator) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jim Duffy
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Duffy in May 2011
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| Born | July 2, 1937 |
| Died | March 23, 2012 (aged 74) |
| Occupation | Animator |
| Years active | 1960–2012 |
| Children | Barbara Ann Duffy, Vera Duffy, James Duffy |
Jim Duffy (July 2, 1937 – March 23, 2012) was an American animator. He helped create many popular cartoons. Jim Duffy worked for over twenty years at Klasky Csupo. There, he made shows for Nickelodeon.
Before that, he worked at other famous animation studios. These included Hanna-Barbera and TVC Animation in London. He was also a director and writer. He created television commercials and short films. His short films were shown at festivals around the world.
Jim Duffy won two Primetime Emmy Awards. These were for the animated show As Told by Ginger. He also got nominations for his work on Rugrats. He won three Daytime Emmy Awards while at Klasky Csupo. He was nominated for Aaahh!!! Real Monsters and Captain Planet and the Planeteers too.
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Jim Duffy was born in the United States. He grew up in the United Kingdom. He started his animation career in the 1970s. One of his first jobs was at Hanna-Barbera.
At Hanna-Barbera, he worked on many classic cartoons. These included Super Friends and The Smurfs. He also worked on The New Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Show.
Working with Other Animation Studios
After Hanna-Barbera, Jim Duffy worked for other studios. In the 1980s, he contributed to more popular shows. He worked on The Real Ghostbusters for DIC Entertainment.
He also helped create G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Another big show he worked on was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Jim Duffy's Time at Klasky Csupo
Jim Duffy joined Klasky Csupo and stayed for over twenty years. He oversaw many of their shows. Most of these shows aired on Nickelodeon.
Besides Rugrats and As Told by Ginger, he worked on other hits. These included Duckman and Rocket Power. He also worked on All Grown Up!, which aired from 2003 to 2008.
Later Life and Legacy
Jim Duffy passed away on March 23, 2012. He was 74 years old. He left behind his children, Barbara, Vera, and James. His funeral was held at the Old North Church. This church is in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills.
Jim Duffy's work left a big mark on animation. He helped create many cartoons that kids still enjoy today. His talent brought joy to millions of viewers.
Filmography
This is a list of some of the projects Jim Duffy worked on. The letters show his role:
- W - Writer
- A - Animator
- S - Storyboard Artist
- T - Timer
- SS - Storyboard Slugging
- AA - Assistant Animator
- AD - Assistant Director
- AS - Animation Supervisor
- D - Director
- P - Producer
- SP - Supervising Producer
- C - Creative Producer
- 2011 - "H! I.J.F.I.T.T" (W/S/A/D/P)
- 2008 - "Immigrants" (D)
- 2006 - "The Adventures of Chico and Guapo" (D)
- 2005 - "Take A Break:30" (W/S/A/D/P)
- 2003 - "All Grown Up!" (P)
- 2001 - "As Told By Ginger" (SP)
- 1999 - "Rocket Power" (P/SP/CP); "The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald" (D)
- 1997 - "Rugrats" (P/SP/CP)
- 1996 - "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (T)
- 1995 - "Dino Babies" (T)
- 1994 - "Aaahh!!! Real Monsters" (D); "Duckman" (T)
- 1991 - "Captain Planet and the Planeteers" (P)
- 1990 - "The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3" (S)
- 1987 - "Visionaries: Knights of Magical Light" (P); "Dirk Niblick" (A)
- 1986 - "Jem" (SP); "My Little Pony" (P); "Solarman" (P); "The Real Ghosbusters" (SS)
- 1985 - "G.I.Joe" (P); "Solarman" (P); "Super Sunday - Jem" (P)
- 1984 - "G.I.Joe - The Revenge of Cobra!" (P)
- 1983 - "The Smurfs" (A); "What Have We Learned Charlie Brown?" (A); "The New Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Show" (T); "The Great Bear Scare" (A)
- 1982 - "Puff and the Incredible Mr. Nobody" (A); "Peter and the Magic Egg" (A); "My Smurfy Valentine" (A)
- 1981 - "Fonz and the Happy Days Gang" (AS); "Super Friends" (AS)
- 1980 - "Carousel" (A)
- 1979 - "Little Rascals" (S/D)
- 1978 - "The Devil May Care" (W/S/A/D); "The Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe" (A/AD)
- 1977 - "Teamwork" (W/S/D); "Challenge of the Sexes" (W/S/A/D)
- 1976 - "The Extraordinary Adventures of The Mouse and His Child" (A)
- 1975 - "Supergoop" (A)
- 1974 - "Five Problems in Communication" (W/S/A/D)
- 1973 - "Dandruff" (W/S/A/D/P); "Making Music Together" (S); "Safety Senses" (W/S/A/D)
- 1972 - "How Not To Lose Your Head While Shotfiring!" (W/S/A/D)
- 1971 - "Self-Rescue Breathing Apparatus" (W/S); "Horses of Death" (W/S/A/D)
- 1970 - "Toby" (W/S/A/D/P)
- 1969 - "Digging" (W/S/A/D/P); "The Weightlifter" (W/S/A/D/P)
- 1968 - "My Turtle Died Today" (S/A/D); "Sense of Responsibility" (W/S); "The Magic Pear Tree" (AA)
- 1967 - "Homework and Study Habits" (S/A/D)
- 1966 - "Discovery Radar" (S/A); "Hands, Knees, and Bumps-A-Daisy" (W/S)
- 1965 - "Safety Boots," "The Roof," "Your Helmet" (W/S/A/D)
