Ray Goossens
- Directing
- August 14, 1926 · Merksem, Belgique
- December 10, 1998
Biography
Ray Goossens was a Belgian animator, director, and comics artist, renowned for his significant contributions to European animation. In 1940, he co-founded the AFIM animation studios with Henri Winkeler and Edmond Roex, producing short animated films such as Smidje Smee. Post-World War II, Goossens ventured into comics, working with the weekly youth magazine Kleine Zondagsvriend. He is best known for creating the children's television series Musti (1968–1991), featuring a minimalist animation style that captivated young audiences. Goossens also directed the animated film Pinocchio in Outer Space (1965), showcasing his versatility in storytelling. His work has left a lasting legacy in the field of animation.
Known for
Filmography
- Musti · Creator
- Plons · Creator
- Boule et Bill · Producer
- Tip en Tap · Director, Creator
- Asterix the Gaul · Director
- Pinocchio in Outer Space · Storyboard Artist, Layout
- Spaghetti à la romaine · Director
- Oumpah-Pah the Red Skin · Director
- The Calculus Affair · Director
- The haunted grove · Director
- Les Aventures de Tintin, d'après Hergé · Creator
- Smidje Smee · Director
- Musti · Creator