Friz Freleng was born Isadore Freleng on August 21, 1906 in Kansas City, Missouri. With no formal training in drawing, his first job as an animator was with United Film Advancement Services in 1924 at the age of 17. The first work Friz is credited with was for Disney Studios where he worked as an animator on the "Alice" series in 1927...See full bio »
His colleagues during the Warner Brothers years based the character Yosemite Sam on him. It was based on his short stature and his tendency for sudden explosive outbursts.
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