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
as Director
Visual Effects
as Animation
as Animation
as Animation
as Animation
Art
as Additional Storyboarding
as Art Department Assistant
Writer
as Story
Producer
as Production Supervisor