animator
noun
an·i·ma·tor
ˈa-nə-ˌmā-tər 
plural animators
: someone or something that animates: such as
a
: an artist who is involved in creating animation for cartoons, films, video games, etc.
b
: a person who leads and encourages participation in an activity
… community animators mobilize individuals and organizations …—
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That's quite the draw for video editors, music creators, 3D graphic designers, animators, and any other creative making something magic out of a little software and some imagination.
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Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
The honor has been bestowed upon actors, comedians, directors, producers, costume designers, writers, animators, musicians, executives, journalists, and various other individuals whose work in television has no equal.
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Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
The 2026 honorees are the late journalist Ed Bradley, actors Ted Danson and Jean Smart, producer Sheila Nevins, animators, writers, producers, directors and songwriters Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Honorary Oscars will be presented to actor Glenn Close, director Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
29 June 2026
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Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
The honor has been bestowed upon actors, comedians, directors, producers, costume designers, writers, animators, musicians, executives, journalists, and various other individuals whose work in television has no equal.
—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
The 2026 honorees are the late journalist Ed Bradley, actors Ted Danson and Jean Smart, producer Sheila Nevins, animators, writers, producers, directors and songwriters Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Honorary Oscars will be presented to actor Glenn Close, director Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman.
—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
29 June 2026
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“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animator. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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animator
noun
an·i·ma·tor
ˈan-ə-ˌmāt-ər
: someone who makes an animated cartoon
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