Barry Caldwell, the animator and director known for his work on 'Animaniacs' and 'Osmosis Jones', has died at the age of 68. His death was confirmed in a Facebook post by colleague and friend Paul Dini, who was informed by animator Dan Haskett.
Dini paid tribute to Caldwell, describing him as 'one of the finest artists I ever met, and easily one of the best people'. He added that Caldwell's talent as a cartoonist, designer and director was revered throughout the industry, and that he was 'admired, celebrated and loved by just about everyone'.
Caldwell began his career in 1980 with an episode of 'Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids'. He went on to work as a storyboard artist on series including 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe', 'The Smurfs' and 'Alvin & the Chipmunks'. In the 2000s, he contributed to 'Clifford the Big Red Dog', 'Kim Possible' and films such as 'The Tigger Movie' and 'Mulan II'.
Born in New York City on June 19, 1957, Caldwell studied at the School of Visual Arts before working at Warner Bros. Animation, Walt Disney Television Studios and DreamWorks.
