Randy Fullmer was an animator and producer on such Disney films as “The Emperor’s New Groove” and “Who Framed Roger Rabbit.”
- Died: July 10, 2023 (Who else died on July 10?)
- Details of death: Died after fighting cancer at the age of 73.
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Randy Fullmer’s legacy
Fullmer got his start in animation working on projects including “Sesame Street” and TV commercials. He was hired by Don Bluth Studios, where he worked on the video games “Dragon’s Lair” and “Space Ace,” then moved on to Filmation. There, he animated popular TV cartoons such as “BraveStarr,” “She-Ra: Princess of Power,” and “Ghostbusters.”
In 1987, Fullmer joined Disney, where he worked on the groundbreaking “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” which combined live action film with animation. In his years at Disney, Fullmer expanded his repertoire to include production as well as effects and art coordination. His other Disney films included “The Little Mermaid,” “The Lion King,” “The Emperor’s New Groove,” and “Chicken Little,” his final film before his retirement.
In later years, Fullmer returned to a childhood hobby of building guitars. Developing his pastime into the business Wyn Guitars, he handcrafted bass guitars that were used by a number of professional musicians. Fullmer later co-produced and narrated “Restrung,” a 2014 documentary about his work with guitars.
Notable quote
“I started building guitars when I was 12 years old because my parents wouldn’t let me buy a 12 string. They told me I had a guitar. Yes, I explained, I have a 6-string but I also want a 12-string. ‘No go’ said my parents, so I threw them the ultimate curve ball and asked if I could buy the wood and build my own. They were dumbstruck at this request and just couldn’t say no.” —from a 2011 interview for No Treble
Tributes to Randy Fullmer
Full obituary: Guitar World
