Ray Goossens

Personal Info

Know For

Directing

Gender

Male

Birthday

1926-08-14 (72 years old)

Deathday

1998-12-10

Place of Birth

Merksem, Belgique

Ray Goossens

Biography

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 storyte...

Production

1967

Asterix the Gaul

as Director

1965

Pinocchio in Outer Space

as Storyboard Artist

1965

Pinocchio in Outer Space

as Character Designer

1960

1964

1942

Smidje Smee

as Director

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