Iconic: Iconic People
Jobs/Roles:
- Animator
- Designer
- Director
- Storyboard Artist
Date of Birth: June 19, 1957
Date of Passing: March 24, 2026
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Ethnicity/Nationality:
- Black
Barry Caldwell was a legendary, beloved animator, acclaimed as a graphic designer, director and storyboard artist on numerous popular children's films and television shows for Walt Disney Television Studios and DreamWorks production companies.
His talent was revered throughout the industry, praised as "one of the finest artists," someone who could elevate any project he touched. But it was also his creativity, humor, and generosity that he was known for by fellow creators.
Credits:
His impressive list of credits include Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain, Curious George, The Smurfs, Alvin & The Chipmunks, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Kim Possible, and Tom and Jerry.






