Eric Larson 1905 – 1988

Biography

Eric Larson was born on September 3, 1905, in Cleveland, Ohio, beginning a life that would span nearly nine decades. He dedicated his career to animation, a field that was still in its infancy during his early years. His work as an animator placed him among the pioneers of a medium that would eventually captivate audiences worldwide and become a cornerstone of entertainment history.

Throughout his professional life, Larson contributed to the development and advancement of animation as an art form. Working during a transformative period in the industry, he helped shape the visual storytelling techniques that defined early American animation. His commitment to the craft reflected the passion and innovation characteristic of animators who built the foundation for generations of artists to follow.

Eric Larson passed away on October 25, 1988, in La Cañada Flintridge, California, at the age of 83. He was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills, a final resting place befitting someone who spent his life creating magic on screen. His legacy endures as part of animation’s rich cultural heritage.