Adam Burke (September 12, 1971 - October 8, 2018) was an American animator. He animated The Incredibles, Cars, Mater and the Ghostlight, Ratatouille, WALL•E, Up, Toy Story 3, Cars 2, Incredibles 2, and Toy Story 4.
He passed away October 7, 2018 of cancer.[1]
He was posthumously awarded the 2018 June Foray Award, which is given to individuals in recognition of a significant and benevolent impact within the industry of animation.[2]
Toy Story 4 was dedicated to him, along with Don Rickles.
References
- ↑ Adam Burke, Veteran Pixar Animator, Dies, Cartoon Brew, October 8, 2018
- ↑ Pixar Receives 11 Annie Award Nominations & 2 Juried Awards for Adam Burke and Ralph Eggleston, Pixar Post, December 4, 2018.