Jules Engel, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jules Engel

Hungarian-American animator

Date of Birth: 11-Mar-1909

Place of Birth: Budapest, Hungary

Date of Death: 06-Sep-2003

Profession: animator, painter, university teacher

Nationality: Hungary, United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Jules Engel (March 11, 1909 – September 6, 2003) was an American filmmaker, painter, sculptor, graphic artist, set designer, animator, film director, and teacher.
He was the founding director of the Experimental Animation Program at the California Institute of the Arts, where he taught until his death, serving as mentor to several generations of animators.