Jerry Beck

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1955-02-09

New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Jerry Beck is a well-known animation historian, with ten books and numerous articles to his credit. He is also an animation producer, an industry consultant to Warner Bros., and has been an executive with Nickelodeon and Disney.

Crew Roles

Robot Carnival

Production Manager

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!

Thanks

Speed Racer: The Movie

Producer

Unsung Maestros: A Directors Tribute

Thanks

Hornswiggle

Producer

Looks Can Kill

Producer

Creator

Cast RolesCast Roles Played = {38}

Self

2021-08-01 5.667

Cartoon Carnival

Cartoon Carnival tells the story of the pioneering early days of the animated art-form and chronicles one film preservationist's quest to rescue pre-sound cartoons from obscurity and screen them to ne ...

Genre :Documentary, Animation

Self - Animation Historian and Author

2021-10-29 8

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!

After 52 years of solving mysteries, the Scooby gang reunite at Warner Bros. Studios to reminisce about their favorite cases and how they were filmed. But it turns out that the back lot may have its O ...

Genre :Animation, Adventure, Mystery, TV Movie

Himself

2005-12-31 0

The Art and Animation of Carl Barks

A documentary film about the life and work of artist and author Carl Barks, including his lifetime association with Walt Disney and the Donald Duck character family. ...

Genre :Documentary

Himself

2020-12-01 8

Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary!

Narrated by Billy Crystal, the documentary examines the history of the character over the decades, including sketches, clips from the shorts, and interviews with the animation legends who created some ...

Genre :Documentary

Self (Host)

2023-09-29 6

Century of Animation Showcase: 1923

A compilation of animated shorts restored by Thomas Stathes. A snapshot of the state of animated filmmaking 100 years ago. Includes several 1923 films. ...

Genre :Animation, Documentary

Himself

2019-09-27 6.3

Animation Outlaws

Walt Disney said “We have created characters and animated them in the dimension of depth, revealing through them to our perturbed world that the things we have in common far outnumber and outweigh tho ...

Genre :Documentary

Himself

2007-12-02 6.938

Tinker Bell: A Fairy's Tale

"Tinkerbell: A Fairy's Tale" is a look into Tink, who has become a pop culture icon in the years since the film's release. We hear about some of the inspirations for Tink (actress Margaret Kerry was t ...

Genre :Documentary

Himself

2011-05-30 2

Adventures in Plymptoons!

A documentary film about Oscar-nominated animator Bill Plympton. This is a portrait piece that includes interviews with family, friends, colleagues, critics, and fans. ...

Genre :Documentary

Self

2009-07-14 10

Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants

Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the SpongeBob SquarePants. The documentary chronicles the beloved character's journey to international pop culture icon status and showcases the series' around the ...

Genre :Documentary

Himself

2009-03-10 0

The Making of 'Pinocchio': No Strings Attached

Documentary focusing on the making-of the 1940n adaptation of Pinocchio by the Disney studio, often considered the artistic pinnacle of the Disney feature. ...

Genre :Documentary

Himself

0

Ghost Empire: The Forgotten Story of Harvey Comics

For half a century Harvey Comics characters ruled newsstands, television screens, and the imaginations of children across the United States. While the names Casper the Friendly Ghost, Richie Rich, Lit ...

Genre :Documentary, History

Self - Animation historian

2024-07-27 0

Hare's to Bugs! A Bugs Bunny Celebration

Enjoy a heartwarming journey through the legacy of the world’s most famous cartoon superstar – Bugs Bunny. Witness his extraordinary transformation from animated character to global and pop culture ic ...

Genre :Documentary, TV Movie

Himself

2005-10-25 7

Behind the Tunes: Bosko, Buddy and the Best of Black and White

Documentary short about the black & white Looney Tunes cartoons ...

Genre :

Himself

2007-10-30 6.5

Behind the Tunes: Real American Zero - The Adventures of Private Snafu

Historians and animators discuss the Private Snafu cartoons made for military training during World War II. ...

Genre :Documentary

Himself

2007-10-30 6.3

Behind the Tunes: Once Upon A Looney Tune

A look at the fairy tale-based Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons, starring characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Tweety, Elmer Fudd, and more. ...

Genre :Documentary

Himself

2007-10-30 6

Behind the Tunes: Wacky Warner One-Shots

Historians and modern animators discuss classic era Warner cartoons without "stars": characters who returned in subsequent cartoons. ...

Genre :Documentary

Himself

2007-10-30 6

Behind the Tunes: Drawn to Life - The Art of Robert McKimson

A look at the career of Warner Bros. animator and director Robert McKimson ...

Genre :

Himself

2007-10-30 6

Unsung Maestros: A Directors Tribute

The titular directors discussed are: Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising (1930-1933), Jack King (1934-1936), Ub Iwerks (1937), Ben Hardaway (1934-1940), Norm McCabe (1940-1943), and Art Davis (1945-1949) ...

Genre :Documentary

Self

2008-03-03 6.4

Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood

A look at the forces that shaped Pre-Code Hollywood and brought about the strict enforcement of the Hays Code in 1934. ...

Genre :Documentary, History

Self

2018-10-16 0

The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass

An all-new documentary celebrating the legacy of the holiday specials created by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass including interviews with filmmakers and historians. ...

Genre :Documentary

Himself

2018-11-26 4

Bird Gone Wild: The Woody Woodpecker Story

The story of Walter Lantz and Woody Woodpecker from the early days at Universal Pictures to the creation of brand new cartoons in 2018. Featuring contributions from Woody experts and of course, Woody ...

Genre :Documentary

Himself

2004-11-02 0

It Hopped One Night: A Look at ‘One Froggy Evening’

A documentary about Chuck Jones' classic animated short One Froggy Evening. ...

Genre :Documentary

Self

2010-10-05 0

Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the Beast

An interactive, feature-length behind-the-scenes documentary teeming with worthwhile bonus content all its own. ...

Genre :Documentary

Himself

2003-04-15 8.7

The Art of 'Spirited Away'

The people that brought the film Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi (2001) (a.k.a. "Spirited Away") to the US explain how it was converted into English, with some minor confusion between languages, and how ...

Genre :Documentary, Animation

Self

2013-01-16 0

The One and Only June Foray

This film is about the life and times of legendary voice actress June Foray. From her beginnings as a child wanting to be an actress, to becoming one of the greatest voice talents in the golden age of ...

Genre :Documentary

Himself

2012-10-16 7

Behind the Tunes: Leon Schlesinger - The Merrie Cartoon Mogul

Genre :

Himself

2003-10-28 0

Behind the Tunes: Blanc Expressions

A documentary about Mel Blanc's voice work. ...

Genre :

Himself

2005-10-25 0

Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin

A documentary about Frank Tashlin's cartoons. ...

Genre :Documentary

Himself

2003-10-28 6

Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes

A documentary on the Looney Tunes. Including interviews from people who worked on it, and their family. ...

Genre :Documentary

Himself

2016-04-26 5

Goodbye, Warner Bros., Hello DePatie-Freleng

Documentary short ...

Genre :

Himself

2016-04-26 5

Of Aardvarks, Ants, Inspectors, and Cranes

Animation documentary ...

Genre :

Himself (uncredited)

2018-03-27 0

The Memory of Robot Carnival: A Look Back at the History of the Classic Anthology

A visual essay on the making, release and restoration of Robot Carnival. ...

Genre :Documentary

Himself

2005-10-25 7

Behind the Tunes: Looney Tunes Go to War!

A Documentary about the Looney Tunes war cartoons ...

Genre :Documentary

Self

2022-08-05 6.4

Claydream

A modern day Walt Disney, Will Vinton picked up a ball of clay and saw a world of potential. Known as the “Father of Claymation,” Vinton revolutionized the animation business during the 80s and 90s. B ...

Genre :Documentary

Himself

1996-04-26 10

Cartoons Go To War

This remarkable documentary dedicates itself to an extraordinary chapter of the second World War – the psychological warfare of the USA. America’s trusted cartoon darlings from the studios of Warner B ...

Genre :Documentary, Animation

Himself

2008-06-16 6

Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story

A documentary about the Fleischer brothers and how they revolutionized animation. ...

Genre :Documentary

Self

2023-05-25 7.7

100 Years of Warner Bros.

Tracing a century of movie and TV history, these four documentary specials explore the unparalleled global impact of Warner Bros. on art, commerce, and culture. ...

Genre :Documentary

Self

1960-09-30 7.416

The Flintstones

The misadventures of two modern-day Stone Age families, the Flintstones and the Rubbles. ...