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Lee Mishkin

Lee Mishkin (February 5, 1927 – June 19, 2001) was an American animator and director. He directed the short animated film Is It Always Right to Be Right?, which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1970. He was the founder of the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts), an art school focusing on animation, design, acting and photography.

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Lee Mishkin

Name
Lee Mishkin
Born
5 February 1927
Died
19 June 2001
Place of death
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Occupation
Animator & Director
Nationality
United States

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