Fred Quimby

Frederick Clinton "Fred" Quimby (July 31, 1886 – September 16, 1965) was an American cartoon producer, best known as a producer of Tom and Jerry cartoons, for which he won seven Academy Awards. He was the film sales executive in charge of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer cartoon studio, which included Tex Avery and the team of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, creators of Tom and Jerry.

Personal facts

Birth dateJuly 31, 1886
Birth nameFrederick Clinton Quimby
Birth place
Minneapolis
Date of deathSeptember 16, 1965
Place of death
Santa Monica California

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