14 Facts About Al Eugster

1.

Alfred Julius Eugster was an American animator, writer, and film director.

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2.

Al Eugster worked for a number of American animation studios, including Fleischer Studios, the Iwerks Studio, Walt Disney Productions, and Famous Studios.

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3.

Al Eugster was born on February 11,1909, in New York City.

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4.

Al Eugster's parents were musician Julius Eugster and Hedwig Fiegel, both were from German descent.

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5.

Al Eugster was married to his wife Hazel, known as Chick, for 61 years.

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6.

Al Eugster began his career in animation in April 1925 where he worked at the Pat Sullivan studio.

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7.

Al Eugster attended Cooper Union at nighttime to study art while working.

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8.

Al Eugster then left Sullivan's Studio in April 1929 and moved to Fleisher Studios.

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9.

Al Eugster worked with Preston Blair on many films, most notably, Krazy Kat cartoons.

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10.

Al Eugster worked at Iwerks Studio until 1935, when he joined Walt Disney Animation Studios.

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11.

Al Eugster left Disney on March 18,1939, due to an offer from Max Fleischer in Miami for a higher salary.

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12.

Al Eugster re-joined Fleischer in 1939 and stayed with them until the studio closed down in 1942.

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13.

From 1957 to 1964, Al Eugster freelanced throughout New York working for various commercial studios.

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14.

In September 1987, Al Eugster retired from Kim and Gifford, ending his 62-year career.

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