David H. DePatie, the animation producer who, along with partner Friz Freleng created one of the most enduring and recognizable cartoon characters of the last century in the Pink Panther, died Sept.

DePatie began his career at Warner Bros., where his father was an executive (who would eventually become vp and general manager of the studio). David joined the in-house animation studio, then known ...

The Pink Panther franchise was created by filmmakers Blake Edwards and Maurice Richlin, along with producer David H. DePatie and animator Friz Freleng. It started out as a series of mystery-comedy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Animation producer David H. DePatie died on Sept. 23 of natural causes at the age of 91. DePatie is known for founding DePatie ...

Animation producer David H. DePatie died on Sept. 23 of natural causes at the age of 91. DePatie is known for founding DePatie Freleng Enterprises with partner Friz Freleng, which is best known for ...