Portrait of Gene Deitch

Gene Deitch

Born: Fri, Aug 08 1924
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Death: Thu, Apr 16 2020
Gene Deitch is 95 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of Voyage to the Bunny Planet
Voyage to the Bunny Planet
Gene Deitch was
83 in Voyage to the Bunny Planet
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Diary of a Spider
Diary of a Spider
Gene Deitch was
81 in Diary of a Spider
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Emily's First 100 Days of School
Emily's First 100 Days of School
Gene Deitch was
81 in Emily's First 100 Days of School
as 'Writer, Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Diary of a Worm
Diary of a Worm
Gene Deitch was
81 in Diary of a Worm
as 'Director'.
Mon, Oct 31 2005
Poster of I Lost My Bear
I Lost My Bear
Gene Deitch was
81 in I Lost My Bear
as 'Director'.
Sun, Oct 09 2005
Poster of Diary of a Fly
Diary of a Fly
Gene Deitch was
79 in Diary of a Fly
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Bark, George
Bark, George
Gene Deitch was
78 in Bark, George
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Gene Deitch was
68 in Goldilocks and the Three Bears
as 'Adaptation'.
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
Gene Deitch was
68 in Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
as 'Adaptation, Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Wings: A Tale of Two Chickens
Wings: A Tale of Two Chickens
Gene Deitch was
66 in Wings: A Tale of Two Chickens
as 'Director, Writer'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Max et les Maximonstres et autres histoires
Max et les Maximonstres et autres histoires
Gene Deitch was
66 in Max et les Maximonstres et autres histoires
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of The Emperor's New Clothes
The Emperor's New Clothes
Gene Deitch was
65 in The Emperor's New Clothes
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of The Pigs' Wedding
The Pigs' Wedding
Gene Deitch was
65 in The Pigs' Wedding
as 'Director, Writer'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of In The Night Kitchen
In The Night Kitchen
Gene Deitch was
63 in In The Night Kitchen
as 'Director'.
Tue, Oct 20 1987
Poster of Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
Gene Deitch was
59 in Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of The Hat
The Hat
Gene Deitch was
57 in The Hat
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Moon Man
Moon Man
Gene Deitch was
56 in Moon Man
as 'Writer, Director'.
Fri, Mar 27 1981
Poster of Teeny-Tiny and the Witch Woman
Teeny-Tiny and the Witch Woman
Gene Deitch was
55 in Teeny-Tiny and the Witch Woman
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 31 1980
Poster of Smile for Auntie
Smile for Auntie
Gene Deitch was
54 in Smile for Auntie
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Charlie Needs a Cloak
Charlie Needs a Cloak
Gene Deitch was
52 in Charlie Needs a Cloak
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Strega Nona
Strega Nona
Gene Deitch was
52 in Strega Nona
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Where the Wild Things Are
Where the Wild Things Are
Gene Deitch was
51 in Where the Wild Things Are
as 'Director, Editor, Adaptation'.
Wed, Oct 01 1975
Poster of The Swineherd
The Swineherd
Gene Deitch was
50 in The Swineherd
as 'Writer, Director'.
Wed, Apr 02 1975
Poster of Harold's Fairy Tale
Harold's Fairy Tale
Gene Deitch was
49 in Harold's Fairy Tale
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of The Beast of Monsieur Racine
The Beast of Monsieur Racine
Gene Deitch was
49 in The Beast of Monsieur Racine
as 'Production Design, Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Patrick
Patrick
Gene Deitch was
49 in Patrick
as 'Writer, Director'.
Tue, Sep 18 1973
Poster of A Story-A Story
A Story-A Story
Gene Deitch was
48 in A Story-A Story
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 01 1973
Poster of Zlateh the Goat
Zlateh the Goat
Gene Deitch was
48 in Zlateh the Goat
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Changes, Changes
Changes, Changes
Gene Deitch was
47 in Changes, Changes
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Three Robbers
The Three Robbers
Gene Deitch was
47 in The Three Robbers
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of A Picture For Harold's Room
A Picture For Harold's Room
Gene Deitch was
46 in A Picture For Harold's Room
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of The Foolish Frog
The Foolish Frog
Gene Deitch was
46 in The Foolish Frog
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of The Giants
The Giants
Gene Deitch was
46 in The Giants
as 'Writer, Director'.
Fri, Sep 11 1970
Poster of Rosie's Walk
Rosie's Walk
Gene Deitch was
45 in Rosie's Walk
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of Drummer Hoff
Drummer Hoff
Gene Deitch was
45 in Drummer Hoff
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 14 1969
Poster of The Happy Owls
The Happy Owls
Gene Deitch was
44 in The Happy Owls
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 27 1969
Poster of I Remember Nudnik
I Remember Nudnik
Gene Deitch was
43 in I Remember Nudnik
as 'Creator, Writer, Director'.
Wed, Nov 01 1967
Poster of Nudnik On A Shoestring
Nudnik On A Shoestring
Gene Deitch was
43 in Nudnik On A Shoestring
as 'Director'.
Sun, Oct 01 1967
Poster of Nudnik's Nudnickel
Nudnik's Nudnickel
Gene Deitch was
42 in Nudnik's Nudnickel
as 'Creator, Director'.
Tue, Aug 01 1967
Poster of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
Gene Deitch was
42 in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
as 'Writer, Director'.
Fri, Jun 30 1967
Poster of Nudnik On The Beach
Nudnik On The Beach
Gene Deitch was
42 in Nudnik On The Beach
as 'Director, Creator'.
Mon, May 01 1967
Poster of Drive on, Nudnik!
Drive on, Nudnik!
Gene Deitch was
42 in Drive on, Nudnik!
as 'Writer, Director, Creator'.
Tue, Nov 01 1966
Poster of From Nudnik With Love
From Nudnik With Love
Gene Deitch was
42 in From Nudnik With Love
as 'Creator'.
Thu, Sep 01 1966
Poster of Who Needs Nudnik??
Who Needs Nudnik??
Gene Deitch was
41 in Who Needs Nudnik??
as 'Director, Creator'.
Mon, Aug 01 1966
Poster of Good Neighbor Nudnik
Good Neighbor Nudnik
Gene Deitch was
41 in Good Neighbor Nudnik
as 'Director, Creator'.
Wed, Jun 01 1966
Poster of Nudnik On The Roof
Nudnik On The Roof
Gene Deitch was
41 in Nudnik On The Roof
as 'Director, Creator'.
Sun, May 01 1966
Poster of Alice of Wonderland in Paris
Alice of Wonderland in Paris
Gene Deitch was
41 in Alice of Wonderland in Paris
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Feb 05 1966
Poster of Welcome Nudnik
Welcome Nudnik
Gene Deitch was
41 in Welcome Nudnik
as 'Director, Creator'.
Tue, Feb 01 1966
Poster of Terr'ble Tessie
Terr'ble Tessie
Gene Deitch was
41 in Terr'ble Tessie
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Home Sweet Nudnik
Home Sweet Nudnik
Gene Deitch was
41 in Home Sweet Nudnik
as 'Director, Creator'.
Wed, Dec 01 1965
Poster of Here's Nudnik
Here's Nudnik
Gene Deitch was
40 in Here's Nudnik
as 'Director'.
Sun, Aug 01 1965
Poster of How to Avoid Friendship
How to Avoid Friendship
Gene Deitch was
39 in How to Avoid Friendship
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of How to Live with a Neurotic Dog
How to Live with a Neurotic Dog
Gene Deitch was
39 in How to Live with a Neurotic Dog
as 'Director'.
Thu, Sep 19 1963
Poster of Carmen Get It!
Carmen Get It!
Gene Deitch was
38 in Carmen Get It!
as 'Director, Story'.
Fri, Dec 21 1962
Poster of Buddies Thicker Than Water
Buddies Thicker Than Water
Gene Deitch was
38 in Buddies Thicker Than Water
as 'Director'.
Thu, Nov 01 1962
Poster of Sorry Safari
Sorry Safari
Gene Deitch was
38 in Sorry Safari
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 12 1962
Poster of Anatole
Anatole
Gene Deitch was
38 in Anatole
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 14 1962
Poster of How to Win on the Thruway
How to Win on the Thruway
Gene Deitch was
38 in How to Win on the Thruway
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Sep 14 1962
Poster of Tall in the Trap
Tall in the Trap
Gene Deitch was
38 in Tall in the Trap
as 'Director, Story'.
Fri, Sep 14 1962
Poster of The Tom and Jerry Cartoon Kit
The Tom and Jerry Cartoon Kit
Gene Deitch was
37 in The Tom and Jerry Cartoon Kit
as 'Director'.
Wed, Aug 01 1962
Poster of Dicky Moe
Dicky Moe
Gene Deitch was
37 in Dicky Moe
as 'Director, Story'.
Fri, Jul 20 1962
Poster of Calypso Cat
Calypso Cat
Gene Deitch was
37 in Calypso Cat
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 22 1962
Poster of Landing Stripling
Landing Stripling
Gene Deitch was
37 in Landing Stripling
as 'Director'.
Fri, May 18 1962
Poster of Mouse Into Space
Mouse Into Space
Gene Deitch was
37 in Mouse Into Space
as 'Director'.
Fri, Apr 13 1962
Poster of High Steaks
High Steaks
Gene Deitch was
37 in High Steaks
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 23 1962
Poster of Samson Scrap
Samson Scrap
Gene Deitch was
37 in Samson Scrap
as 'Writer, Director'.
Thu, Mar 01 1962
Poster of Self Defense... for Cowards
Self Defense... for Cowards
Gene Deitch was
37 in Self Defense... for Cowards
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of It's Greek to Me-ow!
It's Greek to Me-ow!
Gene Deitch was
37 in It's Greek to Me-ow!
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 06 1961
Poster of Munro
Munro
Gene Deitch was
37 in Munro
as 'Director'.
Thu, Nov 09 1961
Poster of Down and Outing
Down and Outing
Gene Deitch was
37 in Down and Outing
as 'Director'.
Wed, Oct 25 1961
Poster of Switchin' Kitten
Switchin' Kitten
Gene Deitch was
37 in Switchin' Kitten
as 'Story, Director'.
Thu, Sep 07 1961
Poster of The Frowning Prince
The Frowning Prince
Gene Deitch was
36 in The Frowning Prince
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of Weight for Me
Weight for Me
Gene Deitch was
36 in Weight for Me
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of Seeing Double
Seeing Double
Gene Deitch was
36 in Seeing Double
as 'Director'.
Tue, Nov 15 1960
Poster of The Fabulous Firework Family
The Fabulous Firework Family
Gene Deitch was
35 in The Fabulous Firework Family
as 'Director'.
Sun, Aug 09 1959
Poster of Gaston’s Mama Lisa
Gaston’s Mama Lisa
Gene Deitch was
34 in Gaston’s Mama Lisa
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jun 01 1959
Poster of Foofle's Train Ride
Foofle's Train Ride
Gene Deitch was
34 in Foofle's Train Ride
as 'Director'.
Wed, May 13 1959
Poster of The Flamboyant Arms
The Flamboyant Arms
Gene Deitch was
34 in The Flamboyant Arms
as 'Director'.
Thu, Apr 09 1959
Poster of Another Day, Another Doormat
Another Day, Another Doormat
Gene Deitch was
34 in Another Day, Another Doormat
as 'Director'.
Wed, Apr 01 1959
Poster of The Tale of a Dog
The Tale of a Dog
Gene Deitch was
34 in The Tale of a Dog
as 'Director'.
Sun, Feb 01 1959
Poster of Clobber's Ballet Ache
Clobber's Ballet Ache
Gene Deitch was
34 in Clobber's Ballet Ache
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of Sidney's Family Tree
Sidney's Family Tree
Gene Deitch was
34 in Sidney's Family Tree
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 10 1958
Poster of Signed, Sealed, and Clobbered
Signed, Sealed, and Clobbered
Gene Deitch was
34 in Signed, Sealed, and Clobbered
as 'Director'.
Thu, Nov 13 1958
Poster of Gaston's Easel Life
Gaston's Easel Life
Gene Deitch was
34 in Gaston's Easel Life
as 'Director'.
Wed, Oct 01 1958
Poster of Old Mother Clobber
Old Mother Clobber
Gene Deitch was
34 in Old Mother Clobber
as 'Director'.
Mon, Sep 01 1958
Poster of Camp Clobber
Camp Clobber
Gene Deitch was
33 in Camp Clobber
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jul 22 1958
Poster of Dustcap Doormat
Dustcap Doormat
Gene Deitch was
33 in Dustcap Doormat
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jun 08 1958
Poster of Sick, Sick Sidney
Sick, Sick Sidney
Gene Deitch was
33 in Sick, Sick Sidney
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jun 03 1958
Poster of Gaston, Go Home
Gaston, Go Home
Gene Deitch was
33 in Gaston, Go Home
as 'Director'.
Thu, May 01 1958
Poster of Springtime for Clobber
Springtime for Clobber
Gene Deitch was
33 in Springtime for Clobber
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 12 1958
Poster of Gaston's Baby
Gaston's Baby
Gene Deitch was
33 in Gaston's Baby
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 01 1958
Poster of The Juggler of Our Lady
The Juggler of Our Lady
Gene Deitch was
33 in The Juggler of Our Lady
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 04 1957
Poster of It's a Living
It's a Living
Gene Deitch was
33 in It's a Living
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 16 1957
Poster of Gag Buster
Gag Buster
Gene Deitch was
32 in Gag Buster
as 'Production Supervisor'.
Wed, Jul 10 1957
Poster of Clint Clobber's Cat
Clint Clobber's Cat
Gene Deitch was
32 in Clint Clobber's Cat
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jul 08 1957
Poster of Shove Thy Neighbor
Shove Thy Neighbor
Gene Deitch was
32 in Shove Thy Neighbor
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 08 1957
Poster of Depth Study
Depth Study
Gene Deitch was
32 in Depth Study
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 13 1957
Poster of Topsy TV
Topsy TV
Gene Deitch was
32 in Topsy TV
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 05 1957
Poster of Flebus
Flebus
Gene Deitch was
32 in Flebus
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of Gaston Is Here
Gaston Is Here
Gene Deitch was
32 in Gaston Is Here
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of Pump Trouble
Pump Trouble
Gene Deitch was
29 in Pump Trouble
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 13 1954
Poster of Howdy Doody and His Magic Hat
Howdy Doody and His Magic Hat
Gene Deitch was
29 in Howdy Doody and His Magic Hat
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 13 1954
Poster of Dusty of the Circus
Dusty of the Circus
Gene Deitch was
24 in Dusty of the Circus
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1949
Poster of Wings for Roger Windsock
Wings for Roger Windsock
Gene Deitch was
22 in Wings for Roger Windsock
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1947

TV Shows (As Crew)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Bluffers
The Bluffers
Gene Deitch was
60+ in The Bluffers
as 'Author, Lyricist, Creator'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Krazy Kat
Krazy Kat
Gene Deitch was
38+ in Krazy Kat
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 01 1962
Poster of Popeye the Sailor
Popeye the Sailor
Gene Deitch was
35+ in Popeye the Sailor
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 10 1960
Poster of Tom Terrific
Tom Terrific
Gene Deitch was
32+ in Tom Terrific
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1957
Poster of The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show
The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show
Gene Deitch was
32+ in The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show
as 'Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 16 1956