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Paul Gruwell (November 28, 1933 – November 4, 2014) was an American animator, director, and storyboard artist, whose career spanned several decades during the television & modern eras in animation. Best known for his contributions to iconic series such as Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!, The Transformers, and DuckTales, Gruwell worked with major studios including Hanna-Barbera, Marvel Productions, Disney, and Warner Bros. A versatile artist, he also lead creative projects for companies like Microsoft, Softimage, Humongous Entertainment, Shanachie Records, Epic Records, and Ode Records.

Gruwell collaborated extensively with notable figures in the animation and entertainment industries, including Mike Royer, Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong of Cheech & Chong, David Foster, and Lou Adler. His direction of the 1973 animated short Basketball Jones featuring Tyrone Shoelaces blended humor, music, and social commentary.

The Los Angeles Times referred to Gruwell as "one of the last hand-drawn animation artists" in the movie industry, highlighting his commitment to traditional animation techniques in a time of evolving technologies. With a career that spanned children’s entertainment, political satire, and commercial projects, Gruwell’s work remains a testament to the enduring impact of hand-drawn animation and his leadership in the creative field.

He spent his later years in Bellingham, Washington, where he remained until his death on November 4, 2014, from complications related to type 2 diabetes.

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