Bob Kurtz

Bob Kurtz is an American animator who writes, designs, and directs films and commercials. He was educated at the Chouinard Art Institute. More recently, he has served as a governor of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.

He started his career in the 1960s writing cartoons such as The Pink Panther and Cool Cat. In the 1970s, he founded his own animation company, Kurtz & Friends, in Burbank, California. His credits include title animation for the movies Gambit, The Pink Panther, and City Slickers, segments for Jurassic Park, and commercials for Honda and the California Department of Public Health. His work has been recognized numerous awards, including a Peabody Award, an Emmy, and the Annie Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Sesame Street
Kurtz created several animated inserts for Sesame Street in the late 1970s.