Fred Quimby
Biography
Fred Quimby was a renowned American animation producer, best known for producing the iconic Tom and Jerry cartoon series, which earned him seven Academy Awards. He was the executive in charge of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's cartoon studio, overseeing a talented team of animators and directors, including William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. Quimby's career spanned the transition from film theater management to animation production, with notable stops at Pathé and Fox Film.