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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The fundraising is to hire a director, cinematographer, and animator to produce the video.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Like similar lists for directors, screenwriters, producers and animators, Actors to Watch looks at recent, current and upcoming work from rising actors.
—Variety Staff, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
Then just an animator with a couple of credits under his belt, Burton was personally picked by Reubens to bring Pee-wee’s living-cartoon aesthetic to life on screen.
—Simon Bland, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025
The daughter of a Disney animator, Butters got her start with a 2014 episode of Criminal Minds, then landed a recurring role on the ABC sitcom American Housewife at the age of 7.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
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Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Like similar lists for directors, screenwriters, producers and animators, Actors to Watch looks at recent, current and upcoming work from rising actors.
—Variety Staff, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
Then just an animator with a couple of credits under his belt, Burton was personally picked by Reubens to bring Pee-wee’s living-cartoon aesthetic to life on screen.
—Simon Bland, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025
The daughter of a Disney animator, Butters got her start with a 2014 episode of Criminal Minds, then landed a recurring role on the ABC sitcom American Housewife at the age of 7.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
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“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animator. Accessed 25 Aug. 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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