Top 10 Greatest Animators of All Time

Still got the Aladdin lunch pail. Am grateful the maestro Walter Elias Disney for introducing animation rich in content across enlightening ages. Despite modes of video changing the classics have heart to win one back again, and where no longer exists they are still true from other modern day animators. Should hope the best for the persona return in any shape or format in this opinion. Snow White being among the first animations is still the most resonant and heartfelt feature movie than most here as well. An excellent figure in beautiful animation niche of subjects.

He completely revolutionized the animation industry from his genius ideas that inspired many future animators that helped make Disney the icon that it is. He is a legend.

While Uncle Walt was in fact one of the greatest people(you can even say leaders) associated with animation, I do not think he is the greatest "animator" of all time. Walt himself did animation in the general sense in the 1920s, when he was still trying to build up his studio with artists. Once he had his skilled artists together, he would resort to building story based on a novel or something, get assistance(say Ub Iwerks) with building storyboard sketches, and explain the storyboards as if he was an actor, he was one of the greatest storytellers of all time in my opinion. So in this sense, even though I disagree that he is considered the greatest animator of all time, if this was a list of the most influential people with animation, on the other hand, he would easily be the greatest "fairest one of them all".

It was he who did the animation known, and will always be remembered for his good old classics that were created during the difficult moments. Had it not been for him, we had not seen colorful animated movies today. He was a perfectionist and showed what we can do with fantasy!

I'm not sure about all of his movies but I know that almost all of the big name one's were drawn and colored by hand. Yes, Miyazaki had a team help him, a team that he taught to draw exactly like he does. I'm not sure what is more impressive making two hour and forty minute flip books or teaching other people to draw like yourself so that when you make one; no one can tell it is a flip book, drawn by more than one person. What I do know is that anyone of Miyazaki's works is worlds more impressive than Steamboat Micky. If you ask why, my answer is the man made flip books that tell stories, stories filled with complex characters and plot with depth, both things Walt Disney lacked.

Like someone here said, Walt Disney may have been a pioneer, but I think Miyazaki's the main reason behind every Studio Ghibli film to get the highest rankings/ratings.. I mean, man, their average are 8 point movies out of 10's..! Hardly, they've movies below 7.5's.. ;-p
I m just in awe of him.
Every single one of his movies touched my heart, the characters' seem so realistic at time their expressions are just remarkable and adorable (for instance, Mei in My Neighbor Totoro and Setsuki in The Grave of The Fireflies.. ) and I have to admit, my mood changes with their facial expresses, and at crying scenes, I feel like crying too!
You can see how much of an influence their and his movies have had on me!

Hayao Miyazaki with Studio Ghibli have more than 10 of the most extravagant charming feature films or presentations have ever seen. Disney has Aladdin and Snow White which follow suit without the upgrade in film technology something as Big Hero 6 or the clay animation The Nightmare Before Christmas. Those are nice but to where the soul is the Studio Ghibli delivers with titles as Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, or Princess Mononoke kind of video which anyone can be fond of. While Disney remains richer, Miyazaki pursues and proves there can be more to a 2 or more hour movie of the traditional breakthroughs which is great news for the future of that kind of animation. Disney is rich and capable to advance levels of animations, Studio Ghibli is still with intelligent and witty while keeping the charm when Disney began 1930s where Ghibli began 1980s. The style survives and seems to thrive for more than 50 years. then to 2020 another 40 years. Hence in 10 years what might be 2030 is ...more

Something about Miyazaki's animation gives such a wonderful feeling to the audience. While his animation style is more anime than Walt Disney's--which is, in a sense, a sort of mixture of the cartoon style and a few other things--one can't ignore the masterpieces in his films. While watching "The Wind Rises", as well as all of his work actually, I noticed the great detail spent in the background. As well as when the female was painting, you could almost feel the paint. The movements in his animations are beautifully done, not to mention that Miyazaki is one of the only animators left who does traditional rather than digital. Not to say that digital is a bad thing--in fact, as an artist, I greatly appreciate all digital work. I find it harder in some aspects than traditional too--but something about the beautiful lines and camera movements in traditional animation... It's just something you can't deny. There's also the fact that every time I watch on of Miyazaki's I notice how he makes ...more

The Simpsons and Matt Groening are the best artists in the television category. The best part about the Simpsons is it seems to evolve without issues over the span of 30 years since 1989, A heavy weight champion and true to the form of entertainment in unimaginable circumstances to even some of the middle class. Beautifully done series and hope the Simpsons continue to amaze. Great work and the reason am in its favor instead of Futurama is it still has potential plus there are more nice things to remember even with some pitfalls every now and then. Family Guy is also too obscene but the fact it is most of the time is why the Simpsons return. Real interesting, will not be certain what to expect with this!

Futurama is huge, glad about the Planet Express ship even years after. The characters are quirky and can get use to. The crew itself are distinct and unique from each other though on the same team by very much. The interactions complete as surely something when conclusions are done. A fine animator for the modern planet. Neat solutions with Matt Groening, happy those titles turn out that well.

Despite the quality in comparison to Futurama, the animations of the Simpsons have some of the most memorable scenes in animation. Aside from that they are extremely popular and not many knowing not about the Simpsons family Springfield diamond team. Another job well done to Mr. Groening.

Matt Groening is not an Animator. He is a cartoonist. All animation work is done by actual animators. His show is undoubtedly cemented in American culture and is significant in many respects. However, per this list, he is not an actual animator

Seth MacFarlane took what was mainly for children, save for The Simpsons and took it to a new level making cartoons something for adults too. While it can be said that his shows go too far, and they're not necessarily award-worthy, it cannot be denied that the animation is top notch. Watch the two-part episode of Family Guy with the Mansion mystery featuring James Woods and you'll see that he brings it to a whole new level for simple television animation. He's definitely a huge contributor to the field in the past two decades

American Dad is a good one. For some reason despite less popularity find it better than the Family Guy which sometimes is overboard by much in comparison. A job well done, comedy gem at the same time not as obscene.

Seth MacFarlane has always been my inspiration, and I wish one day I could be like him, I really respect this man here, he's the boss.

American Dad, The Cleveland Show and of course Family Guy!

This is number 1 hands down! These guy created great cartoons such as: The Huckleberry Hound Show, The Quick Draw McGraw Show, The Flintstones, The Yogi Bear Show, Top Cat, The Jetsons, The Magilla Gorilla Show, Jonny Quest, Space Ghost, Wacky Races, Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! And The Smurfs.

They eventually moved forward from those to new cartoon shows (Cartoon Cartoons) such as Dexter's Laboratory, Johnny Bravo, Cow and Chicken, I Am Weasel and The Powerpuff Girls.

Space Ghost Coast to Coast is hard to forget. Well done Will Hanna, a fine Cartoon record, even more so noticing Space Ghost is a part of it all. A hint of comedy and there is some fine animations to see a long with that. Pretty awesome!

Whoever separated the dynamic duo should be lynched. I grew up watching Hanna-Barbera cartoon and they are still as sly, funny and enthralling now. Easily number 3, after Number #1 Tex Avery and Number #2 Chuck Jones

Will Hanna is definitely awesome but he definitely didn't create the smurfs.

Tim Burton makes the whole animation a stunning art of stop-motion. In stop motion animations, plots can get pretty dull, but Mr.Burton hopped over that wall. There is something to his work that makes it so mysterious and magical. It encourages us to crave more into curiousness and uniqueness in our surroundings. One animation or movie from him just forms that kind of atmosphere. And that is something no animator can ever inherit.

I like the Nightmare Before Christmas, and that it is still alive. This guy is a huge star, animation is rare here.

I love his animation. So gothic so unique. And great stories to go with. Very underrated.

He makes some of the weirdest and most creative movies I have ever watched.

Toy Story brings out the kid in people and think it should get more recognition but a vote for Mr. Lasseter is the right direction anyhow. The five major personas in toward 2020. So fine work John with that team it is more charming this way in opinion from here. Not fully sure but not far off either.

He's a one of the great animators ever...
This man is born for animation.. After he's creation in up and toy story pixar and Disney got new meaning to their respective position...

While he was involved in a scandal, I still appreciate his work and contributions.

A great Disney and Pixar animator.

Seriously! Family guy, cow and chicken and the fintstones, higher in rank than DBZ!?

IS he an animator? I thought he was an artist.

You are the best

Best of all time

Is he the son of Joseph Barbara? I mean, his face at the picture was the next Scream painting.

Joe Barbera was one half of Hanna/Barbera.

My favorite with Hayao Miyazaki. I think that he's more than a simple animator, he's an artist. Starting with Dexter's Lab, Powerpuff Girls, and creating a masterpiece such as Samurai Jack. Not everybody is chosen by a genius like George Lucas to make a mini-series in the middle of his biggest saga. Also he participated in the artbooks for some action sequences of Iron Man 2, and his last job: Hotel Transylvania
Pretty good for a 10th place, uh?

The Clone Wars and Dexter's Laboratory are really good. This animator knows and handles well the scenes and flow of action in the works mention there and done. Cool guy!

Genndy is part of the reason I got into drawing and minute animation (not saying his art style is minute, I'm saying mine is lol). My favorite cartoon this man ever created was Dexter's Laboratory for the simple fact that it helped me ignore the real world for that 10-20 minutes. My parents are owed personal gratitude because without them, there'd be no chance whatsoever that I'd get the chance to experience his masterful animation. To Genndy Tartakovski, I nod my 20 year old head.

Great animator. One of my personal favorites. I watched his shows when I was a kid and one day to not only meet him, but be like him, Create the in-depth characters with a interesting story that I can't wait to continue writing.

Dude this guy is amazing, he's really underrated he worked on rocko modern life and moved onto make one of the greatest and most popular cartoons of all time SpongeBob, and has cool interests and inspirations

Spongebob will forever be a classic cartoon.