Hal Mason

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1917-09-06

Deathday 1986-10-10 (69 years old)

Place of Birth Northridge, California, U.S.

Hal Mason

Biography

Hal Mason was a 50-year veteran of the entertainment industry, having worked as a producer, director, writer and animator. He worked with cartoon producer Walter Lantz on Woody Woodpecker, Andy Panda and Oswald Rabbit. Additionally, Mason was credited as the creator of the Pillsbury Dough Boy, Mr. Clean, and other animated characters In 1982, Mason wrote the “Chipmunks Christmas” television special. Although ailing for the past nine months, Mason was still working on characters, including those used in the Raid insecticide commercials. Other Mason creations include the Frito Bandido and the bear used in the Hamm’s beer commercials.

Known For

Director

1983

Visual Effects

Art

1982
1941
Man's Best Friend

as Art Department Assistant

Writer

Producer

1954
The Love Lottery

as Production Supervisor