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David H. DePatie(1929-2021)

  • Producer
  • Writer
  • Additional Crew
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David H. DePatie was born on 24 December 1929 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for ABC Afterschool Specials (1972), Doctor Dolittle (1970) and The Houndcats (1972). He was married to Marcia MacPherson, Beverly McKay and Ann Stevens. He died on 23 September 2021 in Gig Harbor, Washington, USA.
BornDecember 24, 1929
DiedSeptember 23, 2021(91)
BornDecember 24, 1929
DiedSeptember 23, 2021(91)
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  • Won 1 Oscar
    • 4 wins & 5 nominations total

Known for

ABC Afterschool Specials (1972)
ABC Afterschool Specials
7.2
TV Series
  • Producer
Doctor Dolittle (1970)
Doctor Dolittle
7.8
TV Series
  • Producer
The Houndcats (1972)
The Houndcats
7.0
TV Series
  • Producer
The Pink Phink (1964)
The Pink Phink
7.6
Short
  • Producer
  • 1964

Credits

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  • Rhapsody in Rivets (1941)
    Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 3
    8.6
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2014
  • The Lion's Busy (1950)
    Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 2
    8.8
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2012
  • My Little Pony Tales (1992)
    My Little Pony Tales
    6.4
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1992
  • Pink Panther and Sons (1984)
    Pink Panther and Sons
    5.5
    TV Series
    • producer (as David DePatie)
    • 1984–1985
  • My Little Pony: Rescue from Midnight Castle (1984)
    My Little Pony: Rescue from Midnight Castle
    8.0
    TV Special
    • executive producer
    • 1984
  • Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981)
    Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
    7.1
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1981–1983
  • The Incredible Hulk (1982)
    The Incredible Hulk
    6.7
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1982–1983
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero - The M.A.S.S. Device (1983)
    G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero - The M.A.S.S. Device
    8.0
    TV Mini Series
    • executive producer
    • 1983
  • The Charmkins (1983)
    The Charmkins
    6.8
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1983
  • Meatballs and Spaghetti (1982)
    Meatballs and Spaghetti
    6.7
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1982
  • Pandamonium (1982)
    Pandamonium
    6.3
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1982
  • Mason Adams and Bob Holt in The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat (1982)
    The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat
    6.5
    TV Short
    • executive producer
    • 1982
  • Spider-Man (1981)
    Spider-Man
    6.8
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1981–1982
  • The Pink Panther in 'Pink at First Sight' (1981)
    The Pink Panther in 'Pink at First Sight'
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1981
  • Dennis the Menace in Mayday for Mother (1981)
    Dennis the Menace in Mayday for Mother
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1981

Writer



  • Amirhosein Jafari in Pink Panther: Footprints (2025)
    Pink Panther: Footprints
    Short
    • characters
    • 2025
  • Pink Panther and Pals: Ocean Adventure (2010)
    Pink Panther and Pals: Ocean Adventure
    Video Game
    • characters
    • 2010
  • Pink Panther and Pals (2010)
    Pink Panther and Pals
    6.7
    TV Series
    • character (as David DePatie)
    • 2010
  • Pink Panther: Pinkadelic Pursuit (2002)
    Pink Panther: Pinkadelic Pursuit
    7.4
    Video Game
    • characters
    • 2002
  • The Pink Panther: Hokus Pokus Pink (1998)
    The Pink Panther: Hokus Pokus Pink
    7.9
    Video Game
    • characters
    • 1998
  • Matt Frewer in The Pink Panther (1993)
    The Pink Panther
    6.8
    TV Series
    • characters
    • 1996
  • The Pink Panther: Passport to Peril (1996)
    The Pink Panther: Passport to Peril
    8.1
    Video Game
    • characters
    • 1996
  • Pink Goes to Hollywood (1993)
    Pink Goes to Hollywood
    4.1
    Video Game
    • characters
    • 1993
  • Pink Panther (1988)
    Pink Panther
    7.7
    Video Game
    • characters
    • 1988
  • The Pink Panther in 'Pink at First Sight' (1981)
    The Pink Panther in 'Pink at First Sight'
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • characters
    • 1981
  • Rich Little in The Pink Panther (1969)
    The Pink Panther
    7.8
    TV Series
    • characters
    • 1978
  • A Pink Christmas (1978)
    A Pink Christmas
    7.0
    TV Short
    • characters
    • 1978
  • Return to the Planet of the Apes (1975)
    Return to the Planet of the Apes
    6.3
    TV Series
    • developer
    • 1975
  • Bailey's Comets (1973)
    Bailey's Comets
    6.8
    TV Series
    • creator
    • 1973
  • The Barkleys (1972)
    The Barkleys
    5.6
    TV Series
    • creator
    • 1972

Additional Crew



  • Matt Frewer in The Pink Panther (1993)
    The Pink Panther
    6.8
    TV Series
    • creative consultant
    • 1993–1996
  • Driving Mr. Pink (1995)
    Driving Mr. Pink
    6.3
    Short
    • creative consultant
    • 1995
  • The Thread of Life (1960)
    The Thread of Life
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • production executive
    • 1960
  • Frank Baxter and Hans Conried in The Alphabet Conspiracy (1959)
    The Alphabet Conspiracy
    7.4
    TV Movie
    • executive assistant
    • 1959

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • David DePatie
  • Born
    • December 24, 1929
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Died
    • September 23, 2021
    • Gig Harbor, Washington, USA(natural causes)
  • Spouses
      Marcia MacPhersonJune 1972 - September 23, 2021 (his death)
  • Parents
    • Edmond L. DePatie
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    • 1 Article

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    Teamed up with Friz Freleng after Warner Bros. closed its cartoon studios in 1963.

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