Tony Geiss | |
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| Born | Nicholas Anthony Geiss November 16, 1924 Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | January 21, 2011 (aged 86) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Cornell University |
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| Years active | 1967–2009 |
| Spouse | Phyllis Eisen (d. 2010) |
Nicholas Anthony "Tony" Geiss (November 16, 1924 – January 21, 2011) was an American producer, screenwriter, songwriter and author, known principally for his children's work. During his time at Sesame Street, he often collaborated with Judy Freudberg and co-created the iconic Elmo's World with her.[1] He co-wrote the animated film An American Tail (1986) and co-created The Land Before Time franchise. Geiss won 17 Daytime Emmy Awards and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 1984.[2]
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