Shirley Silvey (December 5, 1927 – July 17, 2010) was an American animator, whose credits included Mr. Magoo, The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show, Dudley Do-Right Show and George of the Jungle.[1][2] Silvey was considered a pioneer in animation, as she was one of the first women to work in the field.[2]
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| Born | December 5, 1927 |
| Died | July 17, 2010 (aged 82) Fresno, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Hand drawn animation |
Career edit
Silvey graduated from Jepson Art Institute in Los Angeles. She began her career at United Productions of America (UPA) during the late 1950s.[2] A friend had suggested that she approach cartoon director Ed Levitt for a job at UPA, since he was looking for beginning animators and was also an alumna of Jepson Art Institute.[2] Levitt hired Silvey when he joined UPA, where she first worked in layout, storyboard and character design.[2] Her credits at UPA included Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol, 1001 Arabian Nights and The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show.[2]
Silvey moved to Jay Ward Productions in 1959.[2] She worked with Jay Ward on numerous animated cartoons, including The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show, George of the Jungle, Fractured Fairy Tales, Dudley Do-Right and the Cap'n Crunch television commercials.[2] Silvey remained at Jay Ward Productions until 1973.[2] She also briefly worked on Bugs Bunny cartoons at Warner Bros.[2]
Death edit
Shirley Silvey died of heart failure on July 17, 2010, in Fresno, California, at the age of 82.[2] She was survived by a daughter, two grandchildren and her brother, storyboard and design artist David Jonas.[2]