Chuck Harriton
Directing
- Born
- November 24, 1920 · New York, New York, U.S
- Died
- February 23, 1992 (age 71)
Chuck Harriton built a career primarily in the animation department, with significant credits including animation work on the classic Hanna-Barbera series "Jonny Quest" (1964–1965) and writing contributions to "The Marvel Super Heroes" (1966). He also directed several theatrical shorts featuring the Loopy de Loop character in 1967, such as "Clean Sweep", "A Bridge Grows in Brooklyn", and "The Stuck-Up Wolf", showcasing his skills in both creative direction and storytelling within the animation medium.
Over the decades, Harriton lent his talents to various other animated productions, including Loopy de Loop episodes through the 1970s, TV movies like 'Gnomes' (1980) and 'The Berenstain Bears Play Ball' (1983), and later projects such as "Casper and Friends" (1990), often under the alternate name Chuck Harrington. His work spanned multiple studios and formats, reflecting a steady presence in the American animation industry during its expansion in television and family-oriented programming.
Known for
Behind the camera15
- 1983The Berenstain Bears Play Ball Animation
- 1981Strawberry Shortcake in Big Apple City Animation
- 1967Keep the Cool, Baby Director
- 1967The Stubborn Cowboy Director
- 1967A Bridge Grows in Brooklyn Director
- 1967The Stuck-Up Wolf Director
- 1967High But Not Dry Director
- 1967Forget-Me-Nuts Director
- 1967Brother Bat Director
- 1967Clean Sweep