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Dan Gordon | |
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Born | Daniel Campbell Gordon July 13, 1902[1] Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States[1] |
Died | August 13, 1970[1] Atlanta, Georgia, United States[1] | (aged 68)
Area(s) | Animator, comic book artist |
Pseudonym(s) | Dang |
Notable works | Popeye the Sailor cartoons Superman (1940s cartoons) Superkatt Cookie O'Toole |
Spouse(s) | Margaret Hannon |
Children | 3 |
Daniel Campbell Gordon (July 13, 1902 – August 13, 1970) was an American storyboard artist and film director who was best known for his work at Famous Studios (where he was one of the first directors) and later at Hanna-Barbera Productions. He wrote and directed several Popeye the Sailor and Superman cartoons. Later in his career, he worked on several cartoons featuring Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, and many others. His younger brother, George Gordon, also worked for Hanna-Barbera.
Gordon also wrote and illustrated comic books under his pen name: "Dang".[2]