animator
noun
an·i·ma·tor
ˈa-nə-ˌmā-tər 
plural animators
: someone or something that animates: such as
a
: an artist who is involved in creating animation for cartoons, films, video games, etc.
b
: a person who leads and encourages participation in an activity
… community animators mobilize individuals and organizations …—
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Through connections built from years in the industry, Freer soon created a network of camera operators, editors, sound designers and even animators from across the Chicago area to bring the venture to fruition.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
But more than three years later, storied animator Genndy Tartakovsky is bringing his protagonist back.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2026
Once the match was achieved, the frames were sent back to the animators to polish each one.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
The Windsor McCay Award, recognizing lifetime career contributions, will be presented to Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, animator-writer-director Michaël Dudok de Wit and writer-director Chris Sanders.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
But more than three years later, storied animator Genndy Tartakovsky is bringing his protagonist back.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2026
Once the match was achieved, the frames were sent back to the animators to polish each one.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
The Windsor McCay Award, recognizing lifetime career contributions, will be presented to Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, animator-writer-director Michaël Dudok de Wit and writer-director Chris Sanders.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animator. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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animator
noun
an·i·ma·tor
ˈan-ə-ˌmāt-ər
: someone who makes an animated cartoon
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