Tony Geiss | |
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| Born | Nicholas Anthony Geiss November 16, 1924 Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | January 21, 2011 (aged 86) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1967–2009 |
| Spouse | Phyllis Eisen (d. 2010) |
Nicholas Anthony "Tony" Geiss (November 16, 1924 – January 21, 2011) was an American producer, screenwriter, songwriter and author, known principally for his children's work. During his time at Sesame Street, he created the iconic Elmo's World.[1] He co-wrote the animated film An American Tail (1986) and co-created The Land Before Time franchise. Geiss won 17 Daytime Emmy Awards and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 1984.[2]
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