Pioneer animator (from 1925) and animation director, initially with Robert Winkler Productions. Subsequently worked for Walter Lantz on the early Krazy Kat cartoons. Joined Warner Brothers from 1943 to 1949, assigned to units under Bob Clampett and Robert McKimson. Active in commercial animation from 1947 with Jerry Fairbanks and as animation director for Lou Lilly's production company from the late 50's.