Martin Taras
- Known for
- Visual Effects
- Born
- August 9, 1914
- Died
- November 2, 1994
- Birthplace
- New York, New York, U.S
Martin Taras started his animation career at Van Beuren Studios in 1934 until its closing in 1936. He was involved in the 1937 Fleischer Studios strike, but abandoned it shortly after to take a job for Jam Handy. Following a stint at Terrytoons in the early 1940s, Taras became an animator at Fleischer Studios' successor Famous Studios, where he is known for the creation of Baby Huey. Huey debuted in the first "Casper" comic issue in September 1949, six months before his animated debut in the short, "Quack-A-Doodle-Doo". Taras animated for theatrical shorts and drew comic books featuring characters such as Casper the Friendly Ghost, Spooky the Tuff Little Ghost, Rags Rabbit, Wendy the Good Little Witch, Herman and Katnip, and Buzzy the Funny Crow. Taras departed Famous in 1956 to return to Terrytoons, then under the supervision of Gene Deitch. Taras also served as animator and/or designer for television programs such as "Batfink", "Spider-Man" (the 1967 series), "Josie and the Pussycats", "Super Friends"; and for theatrical motion pictures such as 'Fritz The Cat', 'Lord of the Rings', and 'Wizards'.
Filmography
The Berenstain Bears Play Ball 1983
Animation
Heidi's Song 1982
Animation
The Berenstain Bears' Comic Valentine 1982
Animation
The Berenstain Bears' Easter Surprise 1981
Animation
Strawberry Shortcake in Big Apple City 1981
Animation
A Family Circus Christmas 1979
Animation
The Lord of the Rings 1978
Animation
Wizards 1977
Animation
Really Rosie 1975
Animation
The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat 1974
Animation
- Teeth Are Good Things to Have
Teeth Are Good Things to Have 1973
Animation
Fritz the Cat 1972
Animation
The Defiant Giant 1966
Animation
- Op, Pop, Wham, and Bop
Op, Pop, Wham, and Bop 1966
Animation
- Take Me To Your Gen'rul
Take Me To Your Gen'rul 1962
Animation Director
- Popcorn and Politics
Popcorn and Politics 1962
Animation
- Hound About That
Hound About That 1961
Animation Director
- Goodie The Gremlin
Goodie The Gremlin 1961
Animation Director
- The Lion's Busy
The Lion's Busy 1961
Animation Director
- Stunt Men
Stunt Men 1960
Director
- The Littlest Bully
The Littlest Bully 1960
Director
Thousand Smile Check-Up 1960
Director
- Tusk, Tusk
Tusk, Tusk 1960
Director
- Hearts and Glowers
Hearts and Glowers 1960
Director
Wild Life 1959
Director
Swab the Duck 1956
Animation
Git Along Lil' Duckie 1955
Animation
Robin Rodenthood 1955
Animation
Better Bait Than Never 1953
Animation
Clown on the Farm 1952
Animation
- Cat Carson Rides Again
Cat Carson Rides Again 1952
Animation
- Cat-Choo
Cat-Choo 1951
Animation
Slip Us Some Redskin 1951
Animation
Mice Meeting You 1950
Animation
Quack-a Doodle-Doo 1950
Story
- The Big Flame Up
The Big Flame Up 1949
Animation
Hep Cat Symphony 1949
Animation
Snow Place Like Home 1948
Animation
All's Fair at the Fair 1947
Animation
The Baby Sitter 1947
Animation
Naughty But Mice 1947
Animation
Popeye and the Pirates 1947
Animation
A Scout with the Gout 1947
Animation
- Chick and Double Chick
Chick and Double Chick 1946
Animation
Rodeo Romeo 1946
Animation
House Tricks? 1946
Animation
- Man's Pest Friend
Man's Pest Friend 1945
Animation
Ickle Meets Pickle 1942
Animation
Credits from TMDB.