About

Known credits:
12
Birthday:
1926-08-14
Place of birth:
Merksem, Belgique
Website:
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Ray Goossens

Overview

Ray Goossens was a Belgian animator, director, and comics artist, renowned for his significant contributions to European animation. In 1940, he co-founded the AFIM animation studios with Henri Winkeler and Edmond Roex, producing short animated films such as Smidje Smee. Post-World War II, Goossens ventured into comics, working with the weekly youth magazine Kleine Zondagsvriend. He is best known for creating the children's television series Musti (1968–1991), featuring a minimalist animation style that captivated young audiences. Goossens also directed the animated film Pinocchio in Outer Space (1965), showcasing his versatility in storytelling. His work has left a lasting legacy in the field of animation.

Known for

Directing
1969 Tip en Tap Directing Director 70
Good
1967 Asterix the Gaul Directing Director 61
Fair
1965 Pinocchio in Outer Space Directing Director 58
Average
1965 Pinocchio in Outer Space Directing Layout 58
Average
1965 Spaghetti à la romaine Directing Director N/A
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1965 Oumpah-Pah the Red Skin Directing Director N/A
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1964 The Calculus Affair Directing Director 59
Average
1960 The haunted grove Directing Director N/A
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1942 Smidje Smee Directing Director N/A
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Production
1975 Boule et Bill Production Producer N/A
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Art
1965 Pinocchio in Outer Space Art Storyboard Artist 58
Average

Visual Effects
1965 Pinocchio in Outer Space Visual Effects Character Designer 58
Average