Ray Goossens
Born: 1926-08-14 in Merksem, Belgique
Died: 1998-12-10
Known For: Directing
Biography
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.
Filmography
1975
- Boule et Bill ... (Producer)
1969
- Tip en Tap ... (Director)
1967
- Asterix the Gaul ... (Director)
1965
- Pinocchio in Outer Space ... (Character Designer)
- Spaghetti à la romaine ... (Director)
- Oumpah-Pah the Red Skin ... (Director)
1964
- The Calculus Affair ... (Director)
1960
- The haunted grove ... (Director)
1959
- Les Aventures de Tintin, d'après Hergé ... (Creator)
1942
- Smidje Smee ... (Director)