Obituary of Max Fleisher

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Max Fleisher

Majer Fleischer (born July 19, 1883 in Kraków, Poland) was an animator, film director, and film producer who was best known for being the creator of the early animated American cartoons, Betty Boop and Popeye. Max died on September 11, 1972 and his tragic death was because of multiple sclerosis of the brain. He died at age 89.

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Max Fleisher Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Fleischer, Max
    • Common Name: Max Fleisher
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Kraków, Poland
    • Birth Date: July 19, 1883
    • Age: 89 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1918-1962
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $1.7 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Silver (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Max's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Majer Fleischer
    • Father: William Fleischer
    • Mother: Amaila Fleischer
    • Brother(s):
      • Dave Fleischer (1894-1979)
      • Lou Fleischer (1891-1985)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Essie Goldstein (married 24 December 1905-1972, his death)
    • Son(s):
    • Daughter(s):
      • Ruth Fleischer (1906-2001)

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

AnimatorFilm Director Film Producer American Born on July 19th Born in 1883 Died in 1972 Died at age 89 Died from Multiple sclerosis

Max's Notable Roles:

  • Betty Boop
  • Popeye

Quotable Quotes:

"Max Fleischer was an American filmmaker who directed pinball machines and animation. (V)"

"Max Fleischer is one of the greatest animation directors in the history of film. He was a key figure in the development of animation and, most importantly, theock animation. He will always be remembered for hisBambi and Patton cartoons and for his work on Fleischer's classic cartoons of Max and Gertie. (V)"

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Max Fleisher at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-05-21 08:43:04
Author: Stan
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