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 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
Started by a group of former NYU film students as a tool for animators, the company has gone on to reach a valuation of more than $3 billion.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 July 2025
According to a press release, this is the first time Disney Imagineers have recreated the animator in animatronic form.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 22 July 2025
The Opera House sits opposite Walt’s former apartment above Disneyland's Fire Station and the location is no coincidence as the new show celebrates the legendary animator's life.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
Started by a group of former NYU film students as a tool for animators, the company has gone on to reach a valuation of more than $3 billion.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 July 2025
According to a press release, this is the first time Disney Imagineers have recreated the animator in animatronic form.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 22 July 2025
The Opera House sits opposite Walt’s former apartment above Disneyland's Fire Station and the location is no coincidence as the new show celebrates the legendary animator's life.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animator. Accessed 19 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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