animator

[ an-uh-mey-ter ]

noun

1. a person or thing that animates.
2. Graphic Arts. an artist who produces animation from drawings, objects, or computer models: a video game animator;

   a cartoon animator;

   a video game animator;

   a stop-motion animator.

animator

/ ˈænɪˌmeɪtə /

noun

1. an artist who produces animated cartoons
2. a person who coordinates or facilitates something, esp a television or radio presenter

Word History and Origins

Origin of animator¹

First recorded in 1565–75, and in 1915–20 animator fordef 2; from Late Latin animātor; animate, -tor

Example Sentences

Animator turned theme park designer Rolly Crump, who was instrumental in the design of early Disneyland, died Sunday in his Carlsbad home.

From Los Angeles Times

I remember your dad saying he felt insecure as an animator.

From Los Angeles Times

On a shoestring budget of $150,000, Bardo did polling to test issues that most affected undecided voters, hired a scriptwriter, a production company, and an animator, who collaborated with a playwright, civil rights attorneys, law professors, and a young voter of color from a swing state to create “Election Night.”

From Salon

Petersen is a transgender artist, musician, animator, illustrator and filmmaker who works in a variety of media from his home on Guemes Island in Skagit County.

From Seattle Times

Reporters Michelle Baruchman and Hannah Furfaro, artist and animator Jennifer Luxton, and video journalist Lauren Frohne received the award.

From Seattle Times

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