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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Mekki is dating stop motion animator and director Dessie Jackson.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The company represents directors, editors, animators, and VFX artists for commercial and branded content.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
Like similar lists for actors, animators, screenwriters and directors, Producers to Watch looks at recent, current and upcoming work from young producers working primarily in film.
—Variety Staff, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
But the production team behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse truly takes the cake, as over 1,000 animators were required to pull off its incredible, unmatched aesthetic.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The company represents directors, editors, animators, and VFX artists for commercial and branded content.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
Like similar lists for actors, animators, screenwriters and directors, Producers to Watch looks at recent, current and upcoming work from young producers working primarily in film.
—Variety Staff, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
But the production team behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse truly takes the cake, as over 1,000 animators were required to pull off its incredible, unmatched aesthetic.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animator. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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animator
noun
an·i·ma·tor
ˈan-ə-ˌmāt-ər
: someone who makes an animated cartoon
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