Graham Anderson

Graham Pierre Joseph Anderson (October 9, 1909-September 28, 2004) was a Canadian-born American screenwriter, director, producer, and animator. He is best known for founding his production company, Games Animation, Inc., in 1940. His most critically acclaimed work includes the animated cartoon Gametoons, which he developed with Bob Clampett, Tex Avery, Chuck Jones, and his son William.

Prior to working in the animation industry, Anderson worked in construction in Alberta. He moved to Los Angeles when he was 25 years old, and was hired for a position at Walt Disney Productions. Leaving in 1984, after working at the company for 50 years, Anderson worked for Hanna-Barbera, while he founded his production company Games Animation, Inc. Anderson was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Animation Studios after a corporate restructuring went underway.

In 2003, Anderson retired from the film industry due to a history of health problems. He died on September 28, 2004, 11 days shy of his 95th birthday, from liver failure and complications of pneumonia. His last project produced with Paramount Pictures was Science Theories, released on November 26, 2004, and thus was dedicated to him in his memory.

Early life
Born to an Irish family, Graham Anderson was born on October 9, 1909 in Toronto, Canada to Amelia Kennedy Anderson, a bankteller; and Scott Benswell Anderson, a construction worker and former stage actor. Anderson lived in Toronto until he was 21, when he flew to Calgary, Alberta to work for construction.

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Personal life
Graham Anderson is of Irish and German heritage, as revealed during an interview with CBS in 1983.

Illness and death
In a 2002 interview with CBC, Anderson stated he was "thinking of retiring from film making." On November 22, 2003, Anderson retired from the film making industry after being diagnosed with pneumonia, which affected his ability to work on projects. William Anderson, his eldest son, took the role as CEO of Paramount Animation Studios.

In 2004, Anderson was diagnosed with liver failure, and was admitted to the hospital on May 29, 2004. After receiving treatment, he was allowed to go on July 18, in time for the July 22, 2004 premiere of Sonic the Hedgehog in Los Angeles. He described the premiere as "nothing short of amazing," and that he was "lucky enough to be at the premiere".

On September 27, 2004, Anderson was rushed to the hospital after his pneumonia condition started to worsen, and was diagnosed with end stage liver failure. With his fellow animation peers, his family and friends watching, Anderson passed away on September 28, 2004 at 3:40AM EST.

Public reaction
The death of Graham Anderson sparked international media coverage, with it being covered by CBC News at first response.