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Ray Goossens
Merksem, Belgique
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 studi…
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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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2002
Musti
TV show Creator
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1985
Plons
TV show Creator
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1975
Boule et Bill
TV show Producer
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1969
Tip en Tap
TV show Director
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1967
Asterix the Gaul
Movie Director
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1965
Pinocchio in Outer Space
Movie Character Designer
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1965
Spaghetti à la romaine
Movie Director
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1965
Oumpah-Pah the Red Skin
Movie Director
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1964
The Calculus Affair
Movie Director
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1960
The haunted grove
Movie Director
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1959
Les Aventures de Tintin, d'après Hergé
TV show Creator
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1942
Smidje Smee
Movie Director
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Musti
TV show Creator
