Ray Goossens

Directing

Ray Goossens

Born
Died
(aged 72)
Birthplace
Merksem, Belgique
Credits
13 titles

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.

Signature work

Known For

Crew credits 13

YearTitleJob
TBA Musti TV Creator
2002 Musti TV Creator
1985 Plons TV Creator
1975 Boule et Bill TV Producer (26 ep)
1969 Tip en Tap TV Director, Creator (26 ep)
1967 Asterix the Gaul Film Director
1965 Pinocchio in Outer Space Film Storyboard Artist, Layout, Character Designer, Director
1965 Spaghetti à la romaine Film Director
1965 Oumpah-Pah the Red Skin Film Director
1964 The Calculus Affair Film Director
1960 The haunted grove Film Director
1959 Les Aventures de Tintin, d'après Hergé TV Creator
1942 Smidje Smee Film Director
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