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Fred Quimby was a film producer and animator, born on July 31, 1886 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Death is recorded on September 16, 1965, at the age of 79. Listed accolades include Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film (1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1952, 1953).
My Take
Fred Quimby is a fascinating reminder that creation is not only about holding the pencil. The Minneapolis-born producer behind Tom and Jerry won seven Academy Awards for animated shorts without animating a frame himself, and I think that is worth sitting with. Assembling brilliant talent and shaping their work into something that still makes children laugh decades later is its own kind of artistry. Born in 1886, he belongs to a vanished era, yet the cartoons feel timeless. I respect how completely he stayed behind the scenes while building a monument out of the team's work. The films are his legacy, and that is the best trophy of all.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Fred Quimby
- Name (Japanese)
- フレッド・クインビー
- Reading
- ふれっど・くいんびー
- Born
- July 31, 1886 – September 16, 1965
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dog
- Origin
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Occupation
- film producer / animator
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1944 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film
- 1945 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film
- 1946 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film
- 1947 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film
- 1949 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film
- 1952 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film
- 1953 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Fred Quimby born?
Born July 31, 1886.
When did Fred Quimby die?
Died September 16, 1965, aged 79.
Where was Fred Quimby from?
Fred Quimby was from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
What did Fred Quimby do?
Fred Quimby worked as film producer, animator.
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