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Born on January 17, 1970 in Moscow, Soviet Union, Genndy Tartakovsky is a film director, animator and animation director. As of 2026, Genndy Tartakovsky is 56 years old. Education on record includes Lane Technical College Prep High School and Columbia College Chicago. Listed accolades include Winsor McCay Award (2006) and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program.
My Take
Genndy Tartakovsky is one of the few animation directors whose hand I can recognize instantly. A Russian-American who came up through Chicago and then ran wild at Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, he built a singular visual language — the deadpan wit of Dexter's Laboratory, the stripped-down, almost wordless storytelling of Samurai Jack, the raw emotion of Primal. His Winsor McCay Award and Emmy feel entirely earned. What I love most is his stubborn refusal to chase glossy trends; he protects his own aesthetic. Still pushing decades into his career, he remains, in my view, a true artist worthy of deep respect.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Genndy Tartakovsky
- Name (Japanese)
- ゲンディ・タルタコフスキー
- Reading
- げんでぃ・たるたこふすきー
- Born
- January 17, 1970 (age 56)
- Origin
- Moscow, Soviet Union
- Occupation
- film director / animator / animation director / television producer / voice actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
2. Background
- High school
- Lane Technical College Prep High School
- University
- Columbia College Chicago
Awards & achievements
- 2006 Winsor McCay Award
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program
3. Links
4. About this entry
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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 Genndy Tartakovsky born?
Genndy Tartakovsky was born on January 17, 1970 and is 56 years old.
Where is Genndy Tartakovsky from?
Genndy Tartakovsky is from Moscow, Soviet Union.
What does Genndy Tartakovsky do?
Genndy Tartakovsky works as film director, animator, animation director, television producer, voice actor.
Where did Genndy Tartakovsky study?
Genndy Tartakovsky attended Columbia College Chicago.
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