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Animation Icon Jane Shattuck-Takamoto-Baer Dies at 91
18 Feb
Summary
- She animated classics like 'Sleeping Beauty' and 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit'.
- Shattuck-Takamoto-Baer co-founded successful independent studio Baer Animation.
- She was a founding member of Women in Animation.
Jane Shattuck-Takamoto-Baer, a distinguished animator whose career began with Walt Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" in 1955, has died at the age of 91. Her extensive work included contributions to "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," "The Black Cauldron," and numerous commercials.
Following her early career at Disney and Filmation Studios, Shattuck-Takamoto-Baer established Baer Animation with her then-husband, Dale Baer. This independent studio became highly successful, producing the entirety of the Toontown sequence for "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." The company also provided animation services for major films like "The Little Mermaid" and "FernGully: The Last Rainforest."
Beyond her studio work, Shattuck-Takamoto-Baer was a founding member of Women in Animation and a member of various industry organizations. She received accolades such as a Gold Award at the Houston International Film Festival and a Clio Award for her commercial work. She is survived by her son Michael and brother.
