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“His name’s James Baxter, he just travels around on his beach ball making people happy.” – Adventure Time

Animator James Baxter became a legend during his time at Walt Disney Animation Studios during the Disney Renaissance. He continues to do work at multiple studios (after owning his own studio) and gives lectures on animation at CalArts. This is just a small sample of his renowned work.

Lead Animator for:

Belle – Beauty and the Beast

Rafiki – The Lion King

Quasimodo – The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Guest Animator on:

Adventure Time (also guest voice) – “James Baxter the Horse”; “Horse and Ball”

Steven Universe – “Change Your Mind”