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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Indeed, the last decade has witnessed a sea change in how Czech animators approach the international market.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 24 June 2025
Pixar animators and production designer Harley Jessup pull out all the stops for this 29th Pixar feature, the high point being a jaw-dropping multi-planet meetup spot known as the Communiverse.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
French auteur Michel Gondry (The Science of Sleep, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), a first-time Annecy attendee, will receive a Honorary Cristal, as will British animator Joanna Quinn (Girls’ Night Out, Famous Fred).
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2025
One sign of the deep affection for Asterix and Obelix, is that the project has attracted incredible animators, and the series is written and directed by Alain Chabat one of France’s most successful and beloved comedy writers.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 24 June 2025
Pixar animators and production designer Harley Jessup pull out all the stops for this 29th Pixar feature, the high point being a jaw-dropping multi-planet meetup spot known as the Communiverse.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
French auteur Michel Gondry (The Science of Sleep, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), a first-time Annecy attendee, will receive a Honorary Cristal, as will British animator Joanna Quinn (Girls’ Night Out, Famous Fred).
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2025
One sign of the deep affection for Asterix and Obelix, is that the project has attracted incredible animators, and the series is written and directed by Alain Chabat one of France’s most successful and beloved comedy writers.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animator. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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