Rudy Larriva started his career with Warner Bros. where he was one of the top animators on the team. He would later serve as an animator at Disney and UPA. His most notable contribution was his role as director for Alvin & The Chipmunks, The Alvin Show in 1961.
José Cuauhtémoc Melendez, or “Bill”, was an assistant animator at Disney on Pinocchio and Fantasia. His largest accomplishment was his role as director for A Charlie Brown Christmas. Following its success, his studio became the provider for Peanuts animation until the 1990s.
Phil Roman started at Disney before working on classics like Tom & Jerry and How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. He owns Film Roman Inc. which produced shows like: The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Garfield and Friends. These men’s contributions to TV and film are undeniable 👏
