Thursday, December 15, 2005
KLYNN, Herb
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Born November 11, 1917 in Cleveland, Ohio; Died February 3, 1999 in Tarzana, California
Occupation:
Production Manager/Producer
Bio Summary:
Also known as a graphic designer, Herb Klynn helped create several cartoons for UPA including Mr. Magoo and Gerald McBoing-Boing. In 1959 he left UPA and started Format Productions with Jules Engel, also of UPA.
Career Outline:
Herb Started as a Designer with UPA in 1948 and then became a Color Designer shortly thereafter. In 1951 he became a Production Manager and eventually became the Executive Production Manager. In 1959 he co-founded Format Productions to produce cartoons for television. He continued work as a Producer and Executive Producer through the 1960s.
Comments on Style:
His style is very graphic and flat looking. He utilizes shapes very well to define his characters and environments keeping things simple.
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