Biography
Genndy Tartakovsky — animator (dexter) with roots in the USSR
Genndy Tartakovsky is a Moscow-born American animator and director. He created Dexter's Laboratory, Samurai Jack and Primal, directed Star Wars: Clone Wars, and directed the first three Hotel Transylvania films.
Russian Connection
Tracing the roots — Moscow (Russia)
Born Gennady Borisovich Tartakovsky in Moscow (Russian SFSR, USSR) on 17 January 1970. He emigrated with his family at the age of seven; they travelled via Italy, settled first in Columbus, Ohio, and later moved to Chicago.
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Origin
Moscow (Russia)🇷🇺 USSR
Historical context
Soviet Union (USSR) · 1922–1991
Moscow (Russia). At the time, this region was one of the fifteen republics of the Soviet Union.
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Key Achievements
A career defined by ambition
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Created Dexter's Laboratory (Cartoon Network, 1996–2003)
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Created Samurai Jack (2001–2017) — eight Primetime Emmy Awards
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Directed Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003–2005) — Emmy Award
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Created Primal (2019–) — Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program (2021)
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Directed Hotel Transylvania (2012), Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015) and Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018)
"Animation is not a genre. It is a medium. You can tell any story in animation."
Genndy Tartakovsky
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