Renowned Cartoonist and Director Barry Caldwell Dies at 68, Leaves Behind Legendary Animation Legacy

Barry Caldwell is an animator and director who worked on popular shows like "Animaniacs" and "Pinky and the Brain." Barry Caldwell died at the age of 68. The sad news of Barry Caldwell’s death was shared by Paul Dini, who is Barry’s longtime friend and fellow animator.

Animator Dini posted an emotional note on social media remembering his old friend Barry Caldwell. In his Facebook post, he wrote, "I met Barry Caldwell early in my career. He was incredibly talented as a cartoonist, designer, and director." He was respected throughout the industry. When Dan Haskett told me today that Barry was no more, it felt like something inside me had died.

Dinny further writes, "Everyone admires Barry, everyone loves him. I'm included in that list. You will be truly missed, friend."

Regarding Barry Caldwell's career, he trained at the School of Visual Arts. He entered the world of animation in 1980 with shows like "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids." He later worked with major studios like Warner Bros. Animation, Walt Disney Television Studios, and DreamWorks. Barry worked on many well-known shows, including "The Smurfs," "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe," "The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show," and "Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers." He also worked on projects such as 'Tiny Toon Adventures', 'The Tigger Movie', 'Osmosis Jones', 'Kim Possible' and 'DreamWorks Dragons'.