Connie Rasinski

J. Conrad "Connie" Rasinski (January 28, 1907 in Torrington, Connecticut – October 13, 1965 in Larchmont, New York) was an animation director who did the 1952 animated short "Hansel and Gretel"^[1] among others. Rasinski's "House of Hashimoto" was in competition at the 1961 Cannes Film Festival.^[2]

Connie Rasinski
Born	Constantine Rasinski (1907-01-28)January 28, 1907 Torrington, Connecticut
Died	October 13, 1965(1965-10-13) (aged 58) Larchmont, New York
Nationality	American
Known for	Animation, illustration

Biography

Connie Rasinski was born Constantine Rasinski^[3] on January 28, 1907, in Torrington, Connecticut.^[4]

As a young man Rasinski studied with Norman Rockwell at the Art Students League of New York.^[4][3] After a variety of jobs, Rasinski decided to become an animator. In 1930 he became an inker for Terrytoons.^[4] In 1937 he became a director at Terrytoons.

His filmography includes Mighty Mouse, Heckle and Jeckle, Gandy Goose, Deputy Dawg, Clint Clobber, Terry Bears, and Little Roquefort.^[4]

Rasinski died in Larchmont, New York on October 13, 1965.^[4]