Arthur Rankin, Jr.

A luminary of animation and fantasy films, Arthur Rankin, Jr. was born in 1924 in New York City, United States. He was active from 1955 to 2005 and was renowned for his work in the genres of animation, family, and fantasy - with his most famous films including the beloved holiday classics 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer', 'Frosty the Snowman', and 'The Year Without a Santa Claus'. Though never rewarded at major film festivals, his authorial style was marked by a distinctive blend of stop-motion animation and traditional hand-drawn animation, which has left a lasting impact on the world of animated films. As a person, Arthur Rankin, Jr. was a visionary who knew how to touch the hearts of both children and adults, leaving an indelible mark on many a childhood memory.