Hugh Harman (August 31, 1903 - November 25, 1982) was an American
animator known for creating the Warner Bros. Cartoons and MGM Cartoons
and his collaboration with Rudolf Ising during the golden age of
American animation.In 1939, Harman created his masterpiece, Peace on
Earth, a downbeat morality tale about two squirrels discovering the
evils of war, which was nominated for an Oscar.In 1941, Harman left
MGM and formed a new studio with Disney veteran Mel Shaw. The two took
over Ub Iwerks' old studio in Beverly Hills, California, where they
created training films for the United States Army.
animator known for creating the Warner Bros. Cartoons and MGM Cartoons
and his collaboration with Rudolf Ising during the golden age of
American animation.In 1939, Harman created his masterpiece, Peace on
Earth, a downbeat morality tale about two squirrels discovering the
evils of war, which was nominated for an Oscar.In 1941, Harman left
MGM and formed a new studio with Disney veteran Mel Shaw. The two took
over Ub Iwerks' old studio in Beverly Hills, California, where they
created training films for the United States Army.
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