Doug Crane, an animator who worked on the animated television series “Spider-Man” and the film “Beavis and Butt-Head Do America,” died of cancer on Dec. 17. He was 85.
Crane’s daughter, Rose-Ellen, announced his death in a Facebook post.
“Doug was a wonderful, kind, considerate person, a warm and comfortable friend and an amazing father and grandfather who will be missed more than can be put into words,” Crane’s daughter wrote.
Over a career that spanned six decades, Crane animated for Terrytoons, Hanna-Barbera, MTV, Filmation, Oriolo Films and Zander Animation Parlour. In addition to the 1968-1970 “Spider-Man” television series and “Beavis and Butt-Head Do America,” Crane’s credits include “Mighty Thor,” “Godzilla,” the animated film “Heavy Metal,” “The Smurfs” television show, “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” and “She-Ra: Princess of Power.”
Born in Bronxville, N.Y., Crane began working for Terrytoons in 1956 after graduating from the School of Visual Arts.
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Crane’s daughter, Rose-Ellen, announced his death in a Facebook post.
“Doug was a wonderful, kind, considerate person, a warm and comfortable friend and an amazing father and grandfather who will be missed more than can be put into words,” Crane’s daughter wrote.
Over a career that spanned six decades, Crane animated for Terrytoons, Hanna-Barbera, MTV, Filmation, Oriolo Films and Zander Animation Parlour. In addition to the 1968-1970 “Spider-Man” television series and “Beavis and Butt-Head Do America,” Crane’s credits include “Mighty Thor,” “Godzilla,” the animated film “Heavy Metal,” “The Smurfs” television show, “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” and “She-Ra: Princess of Power.”
Born in Bronxville, N.Y., Crane began working for Terrytoons in 1956 after graduating from the School of Visual Arts.