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Joan C. Gratz

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Born April 6, 1941 · Los Angeles, CA

Also known as Joan Carol Gratz

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Biography

Joan Carol Gratz is an American artist, animator, and filmmaker who specializes in clay painting. Gratz is best known for her 1992 Oscar-winning animated short film Mona Lisa Descending a Staircase.

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Animated Short Film · 1993
  • Academy Award — Best Animated Short Film · 1993 · nominated

Filmography3 titles

Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet

2014Director

The Adventures of Mark Twain

1985Set Designer

Animation Outlaws

2019as Self