John Foster

Known for Directing

Born November 26, 1886

Died February 16, 1959 (aged 72)

Place of Birth New Jersey, USA

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.