Gene Barretta

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Gene Barretta
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Born (1960-09-09) September 9, 1960 (age 64)
Yardley, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Area(s)Illustration, writing, character design, animator
Alma mater New York University
Years active2000–present
Relatives Bill Barretta (brother)
Website www.genebarretta.com

Gene Barretta (born September 9, 1960) is an American children's book author and illustrator, animator and character designer.

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Barretta graduated from Doane Academy in 1978 and was the school's commencement speaker in 2017. [1] He graduated from New York University: Tisch School of Arts with a BFA in film studies. He currently lives with his son outside of Philadelphia. Gene is also the older brother of Muppet performer, writer and director, Bill Barretta.

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Books

Gene began illustrating mass-market and novelty books in 2000 and eventually transitioned to picture books into 2003. He has also contributed to children's magazines such as Cobblestone, Odyssey, Faces and Appleseeds.

Picture books include:

TV and film

Awards

Selected honors

See also

References

  1. "Commencement speech at Doane Academy 06-10-17" Archived 2021-12-21 at the Wayback Machine , GeneBaretta.com, June 11, 2017. Accessed December 21, 2021. "I was honored to deliver a Commencement speech at my high school, Doane Academy."
  2. Downes, Laurence (March 12, 2006). "Benjamin Franklin Books". New York Times. Retrieved October 9, 2011.