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Hal Mason

Directing

0.3 Popularity Sep 06, 1917 (69 years old) Northridge, California, U.S.

Hal Mason was a 50-year veteran of the entertainment industry, having worked as a producer, director, writer and animator. He worked with cartoon producer Walter Lantz on Woody Woodpecker, Andy Panda and Oswald Rabbit. Additionally, Mason was credited as the creator of the Pillsbury Dough Boy, Mr. C...

Biography

Hal Mason was a 50-year veteran of the entertainment industry, having worked as a producer, director, writer and animator. He worked with cartoon producer Walter Lantz on Woody Woodpecker, Andy Panda and Oswald Rabbit. Additionally, Mason was credited as the creator of the Pillsbury Dough Boy, Mr. Clean, and other animated characters

In 1982, Mason wrote the “Chipmunks Christmas” television special. Although ailing for the past nine months, Mason was still working on characters, including those used in the Raid insecticide commercials. Other Mason creations include the Frito Bandido and the bear used in the Hamm’s beer commercials.

Filmography 9

1983
The Great Bear Scare Movie

Director

1982
Flash Gordon: The Greatest Adventure of All Movie

Additional Storyboarding

1981
1954
The Love Lottery Movie

Production Supervisor

1947
The Coo Coo Bird Movie

Animation

1942
1941
Man's Best Friend Movie

Art Department Assistant

Personal Details

Known For Directing
Gender Male
Birthday September 06, 1917 (69 years old)
Died October 10, 1986
Place of Birth Northridge, California, U.S.
Years Active 1941 - 1985
Popularity 0.3
Career Stats
9 Total Credits