Dan Gordon (animator)

Daniel Campbell Gordon (July 13, 1902 – August 13, 1970) was an American storyboard artist and film director who was best known for his work at Famous Studios and Hanna-Barbera Productions. Gordon was one of the first famous film directors. He wrote and directed several Popeye the Sailor and Superman cartoons. Later in his career, he worked on several cartoons featuring Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, and many others. His younger brother, George Gordon, also worked for Hanna-Barbera.

Dan Gordon
BornDaniel Campbell Gordon
(1902-07-13)July 13, 1902
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States
DiedAugust 13, 1970(1970-08-13) (aged 68)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Area(s)Animator, comic book artist
Pseudonym(s)Dang
Notable works
Popeye the Sailor cartoons
Superman (1940s cartoons)
Superkatt
Cookie O'Toole
Spouse(s)Margaret Hannon
Children3

Gordon also wrote and illustrated comic books under his pen name: "Dang".

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