Animators born on July 13

Take a focused look at the animators born on July 13. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1929 René Laloux

  René Laloux was a French animator, screenwriter, and film director best known for his work in animated feature films, particularly in the science fiction genre. His most acclaimed film is 'Fantastic Planet' ('La Planète sauvage'), which won the Special Jury Prize at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival. [bio]