John Foster

Biography

John Foster (November 27, 1886 – February 16, 1959) was a cartoonist and film director. He is remembered for his direction in over a hundred films, including the Van Beuren Tom and Jerry series and the early (1928) sound-on-film cartoon "Dinner Time". Later in the 1930s, he created Gandy Goose for Terrytoons.

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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

1931Winner

Best Director

Trouble

1932Nominee

Best Director

Jolly Fish

1930Nominee

Best Director

Midnight

Career Highlights

1929Highlight

Best Director

The Jungle Fool

1932Highlight

Best Director

Pencil Mania