Personal Info
Ralph Bakshi
Directing
Biography
Ralph Bakshi (born October 29, 1938) is a Palestinian-born American animator and filmmaker. In the 1970s, he established an alternative to mainstream animation through independent and adult-oriented productions. Between 1972 and 1992, he directed nine theatrically released feature films, five of which he wrote. He has been involved in numerous television projects as director, writer, producer and animator.
Beginning his career at the Terrytoons television cartoon studio as a cel polisher, Bakshi was eventually promoted to director. He moved to the animation division of Paramount Pictures in 1…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Midwest
Adventures in Plymptoons!
as Self
Forging Through the Darkness: The Ralph Bakshi Vision for 'The Lord of the Rings'
as Himself
Breaking the Mold: The Re-Making of Mighty Mouse
as Self
Frazetta: Painting with Fire
as Self
Babe, He Calls Me
as Super Hero
Malcom and Melvin
as Super Hero
American Pop
as Piano Player (voice)
The Cigarette and the Weed
as Cigarette / Weed (voice)
Wizards
as Fritz (voice, uncredited)
