Jacques Rouxel

Born

1931-02-26

Died

2004-04-25

Birthplace

Cherbourg, Manche, France

Biography

French film animator said to have been on a par with Tex Avery. Rouxel is perhaps best known for his initially controversial animated French TV series "Les Shadoks". He worked on the prototype of a special machine, the "Animographe", especially designed to accelerate the production of animated TV series.