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
all 7
Movies 7
Director 1
Writer 1
Animation
He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special (1985)
Movie
6
Director
The Great Bear Scare (1983)
Movie
Additional Storyboarding
Flash Gordon: The Greatest Adventure of All (1982)
Movie
Writer
A Chipmunk Christmas (1981)
Movie
Animation
The Fat Albert Christmas Special (1977)
Movie
Animation
Yankee Doodle Swing Shift (1942)
Movie
Art Department Assistant
Man's Best Friend (1941)
Movie
Ratings
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1941
1977
1982
1985
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Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1917-09-06
Deathday1986-10-10 (69 years old)
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