Alfred Julius Eugster was an American animator, writer, and film director.
14 Facts About Al Eugster
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Al Eugster was born on February 11,1909, in New York City.
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Al Eugster's parents were musician Julius Eugster and Hedwig Fiegel, both were from German descent.
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Al Eugster was married to his wife Hazel, known as Chick, for 61 years.
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Al Eugster began his career in animation in April 1925 where he worked at the Pat Sullivan studio.
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Al Eugster would blacken in the drawing of Felix the Cat.
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Al Eugster attended Cooper Union at nighttime to study art while working.
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Al Eugster then left Sullivan's Studio in April 1929 and moved to Fleischer Studios.
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Al Eugster worked with Preston Blair on many films, most notably, Krazy Kat cartoons.
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Al Eugster worked at Iwerks Studio until 1935, when he joined Walt Disney Animation Studios.
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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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Al Eugster re-joined Fleischer in 1939 and stayed with them until the studio closed down in 1942.
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From 1957 to 1964, Al Eugster freelanced throughout New York working for various commercial studios.
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In September 1987, Al Eugster retired from Kim and Gifford, ending his 62-year career.