Jim Simon (artist)

Jim Simon
Occupation Artist

James A. "Jim" Simon[1] is an artist and animator. With his animation company, Wantu Studios, he created animations for Sesame Street and other shows.[2]

Early life

Simon, who was raised in Manhattan, New York City's, Lower East Side, graduated from the High School of Art and Design in 1963.[1] He received a scholarship to the School of Visual Arts, and after graduation began working as an animation background artist at Paramount Pictures.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "James A. Simon". (photo entry) 1963 High School of Art and Design Yearbook (Art & Design Alumni Association). 1963. p. 23. Archived from the original on November 15, 2011. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Jim Simon". Millimeter via Michael Sporn Animation. April 1975. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011.


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