Ray Nelson Jr.

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Ray Nelson
Born
Raymond Denny Nelson Jr.

(1965-12-12) December 12, 1965 (age 57)
Education Pacific University
Occupation Cartoonist
Years active1987–present
Notable work Flying Rhino Junior High
(1998-2000)
SpouseTheresa Nelson
Children3

Raymond Denny Nelson Jr. (born December 12, 1965), is an American animator, voice actor, cartoonist and writer, best known for creating the Canadian animated series Flying Rhino Junior High . Nelson is also well known for his involvement in the books that inspired the series. [1] [2] He initially started out as an animator at Will Vinton Studios, but left in 1993 to form his personal animation studio, Flying Rhinoceros, which was closed in 2016.

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References

  1. "Flying Rhino Books" . Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  2. Brenneman, Kristina (May 7, 2000). "Look out for Flying Rhinos down at 14th and Overton". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved October 14, 2020.