Director

Ray Goossens

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Directed movies: 4Directed series: 1All crew credits: 9

TMDB ID: 67919

IMDb ID: nm0329679

Known for: Directing

Born: August 14, 1926

Died: December 10, 1998

Age: 72

Place of birth: Merksem, Belgique

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1959 - 1975

Years active: 17

Average TMDB rating: 6.58

Wikidata: Q2801381

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Biography

Ray Goossens was a Belgian animator, director, and comics artist, renowned for his significant contributions to European animation. In 1940, he co-founded the AFIM animation studios with Henri Winkeler and Edmond Roex, producing short animated films such as Smidje Smee. Post-World War II, Goossens ventured into comics, working with the weekly youth magazine Kleine Zondagsvriend. He is best known for creating the children's television series Musti (1968–1991), featuring a minimalist animation style that captivated young audiences. Goossens also directed the animated film Pinocchio in Outer Space (1965), showcasing his versatility in storytelling. His work has left a lasting legacy in the field of animation.

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