David H. DePatie

David H. DePatie
Born
David Hudson DePatie

(1929-12-24)December 24, 1929[1]
DiedSeptember 23, 2021(2021-09-23) (aged 91)[2]
Occupation(s)Producer, businessman (founder of DFE and Marvel Productions)
Years active1957–1985
Children3 (including David Jr and Steve)[3]
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David Hudson DePatie (/dəˈpæti/;[4] December 24, 1929 – September 23, 2021) was an American film and television producer who was the last and longest lived executive in charge of the original Warner Bros. Cartoons studio. He also formed DePatie–Freleng Enterprises, with Friz Freleng, Hanna-Barbera Productions and was an executive producer at Marvel Productions.[5]

  1. ^ Arnold pg. 27-31
  2. ^ DAVID DEPATIE – Obituary – Seattle Times
  3. ^ On The TV Scene
  4. ^ "David Depatie interview - Depatie Freleng"
  5. ^ Wit, Alex Dudok de (October 14, 2021). "RIP David H. DePatie, 'Pink Panther' Producer And Marvel Productions Head". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved June 16, 2024.