Film director
Gene Deitch
American illustrator, animator and film director (1924-2020)
Gene Deitch was born on August 8, 1924 and died on April 16, 2020, aged 95.
- Born
- August 8, 1924, Chicago
- Died
- April 16, 2020
- Zodiac sign
- Leo
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Film director
Official links: Wikipedia
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Gene’s birthday, by the numbers
- Gene Deitch was born on a Friday.
- Gene Deitch would have turned 102 in 2026.
- Half birthday: February 8. Birthstone: Peridot and spinel.
- Gene Deitch belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
- When Gene Deitch was born, Akira Kurosawa was 14. Compare
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Frequently asked questions
When was Gene Deitch born?
Gene Deitch was born on August 8, 1924 and died on April 16, 2020, aged 95.
What is Gene Deitch’s zodiac sign?
Leo, born August 8.