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Willard Bowsky

Bio: Willard Gustav Bowsky (September 26, 1907 – November 27, 1944) was an American animator best known for his work at Fleischer Studios where he worked on cartoons featuring Betty Boop, Popeye the Sailor, and Superman, in addition to two feature-length animated films. He was skilled at animating complicated perspective shots and directing many of the jazz-influenced cartoons produced by the studio
Born: Thu, Sep 26 1907
Birthplace: Montclair, New Jersey, USA

Death: Mon, Nov 27 1944
Willard Bowsky is 37 years old
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Poster of Eleventh Hour
Eleventh Hour
Willard Bowsky was 35 in Eleventh Hour as 'Animation Director, Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1942
Poster of Volcano
Volcano
Willard Bowsky was 34 in Volcano as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1942
Poster of Swing Cleaning
Swing Cleaning
Willard Bowsky was 33 in Swing Cleaning as 'Animation, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1941
Poster of Sneak, Snoop and Snitch
Sneak, Snoop and Snitch
Willard Bowsky was 33 in Sneak, Snoop and Snitch as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1940
Poster of Onion Pacific
Onion Pacific
Willard Bowsky was 32 in Onion Pacific as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1940
Poster of Gulliver's Travels
Gulliver's Travels
Willard Bowsky was 32 in Gulliver's Travels as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1939
Poster of Wotta Nitemare
Wotta Nitemare
Willard Bowsky was 31 in Wotta Nitemare as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1939
Poster of A Date to Skate
A Date to Skate
Willard Bowsky was 31 in A Date to Skate as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1938
Poster of Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves
Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves
Willard Bowsky was 30 in Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves as 'Animation, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1937
Poster of I Never Changes My Altitude
I Never Changes My Altitude
Willard Bowsky was 29 in I Never Changes My Altitude as 'Animation Director, Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 19 1937
Poster of Morning, Noon and Night Club
Morning, Noon and Night Club
Willard Bowsky was 29 in Morning, Noon and Night Club as 'Animation, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1937
Poster of The Paneless Window Washer
The Paneless Window Washer
Willard Bowsky was 29 in The Paneless Window Washer as 'Animation Director, Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 22 1937
Poster of I'm in the Army Now
I'm in the Army Now
Willard Bowsky was 29 in I'm in the Army Now as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1936
Poster of Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor
Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor
Willard Bowsky was 29 in Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 1936
Poster of The Spinach Roadster
The Spinach Roadster
Willard Bowsky was 29 in The Spinach Roadster as 'Animation, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 26 1936
Poster of Hold the Wire
Hold the Wire
Willard Bowsky was 29 in Hold the Wire as 'Animation Director, Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1936
Poster of Let's Get Movin'
Let's Get Movin'
Willard Bowsky was 28 in Let's Get Movin' as 'Animation, Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 1936
Poster of We Did It
We Did It
Willard Bowsky was 28 in We Did It as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1936
Poster of I-Ski Love-Ski You-Ski
I-Ski Love-Ski You-Ski
Willard Bowsky was 28 in I-Ski Love-Ski You-Ski as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1936
Poster of Time for Love
Time for Love
Willard Bowsky was 27 in Time for Love as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 1935
Poster of You Gotta Be a Football Hero
You Gotta Be a Football Hero
Willard Bowsky was 27 in You Gotta Be a Football Hero as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 29 1935
Poster of Dizzy Divers
Dizzy Divers
Willard Bowsky was 27 in Dizzy Divers as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 25 1935
Poster of Pleased to Meet Cha!
Pleased to Meet Cha!
Willard Bowsky was 27 in Pleased to Meet Cha! as 'Animation Director, Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 21 1935
Poster of Be Kind to 'Aminals'
Be Kind to 'Aminals'
Willard Bowsky was 27 in Be Kind to 'Aminals' as 'Animation, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1935
Poster of Beware of Barnacle Bill
Beware of Barnacle Bill
Willard Bowsky was 27 in Beware of Barnacle Bill as 'Animation, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 24 1935
Poster of We Aim to Please
We Aim to Please
Willard Bowsky was 27 in We Aim to Please as 'Animation, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 27 1934
Poster of The Dance Contest
The Dance Contest
Willard Bowsky was 27 in The Dance Contest as 'Animation Director, Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1934
Poster of The Two-Alarm Fire
The Two-Alarm Fire
Willard Bowsky was 27 in The Two-Alarm Fire as 'Animation Director, Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 1934
Poster of Shiver Me Timbers!
Shiver Me Timbers!
Willard Bowsky was 26 in Shiver Me Timbers! as 'Animation Director, Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 1934
Poster of Shoein' Hosses
Shoein' Hosses
Willard Bowsky was 26 in Shoein' Hosses as 'Animation Director, Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1934
Poster of The Man on the Flying Trapeze
The Man on the Flying Trapeze
Willard Bowsky was 26 in The Man on the Flying Trapeze as 'Animation, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 1934
Poster of Let's You and Him Fight
Let's You and Him Fight
Willard Bowsky was 26 in Let's You and Him Fight as 'Animation Director, Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 15 1934
Poster of Red Hot Mamma
Red Hot Mamma
Willard Bowsky was 26 in Red Hot Mamma as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1934
Poster of Wild Elephinks
Wild Elephinks
Willard Bowsky was 26 in Wild Elephinks as 'Animation Director, Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1933
Poster of Song Shopping
Song Shopping
Willard Bowsky was 25 in Song Shopping as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1933
Poster of Minnie the Moocher
Minnie the Moocher
Willard Bowsky was 24 in Minnie the Moocher as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 1932
Poster of Swing You Sinners!
Swing You Sinners!
Willard Bowsky was 22 in Swing You Sinners! as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 23 1930

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