Art Clokey Biography (1921-)
Born in 1921, in Detroit, MI; adopted son of Joseph Clokey (a composer); divorced; married second wife Gloria Stamm; children Ann (first marriage), deceased, and Joe. Career: Producer and director. Creator of characters Gumby, 1956, and Davey and Goliath. Worked on a music video for Dinah Shore usingclay figures. Military service: U.S. Armed Forces, World War II. Addresses: Contact: 280 Waterside Circle, San Rafael, CA 94903-2795.
- Nationality
- American
- Occupation
- Producer, director
- Birth Details
- 1921
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
Famous Works
- CREDITS
- Television Creator, Director and Producer
- The Gumby Show (originally a segment of Howdy Doody, 1956),NBC, 1957syndicated, 1966syndicated, 1988
- Davey and Goliath, syndicated, 1960-65
- Film Work
- Producer, Mandala, 1975
- Character creator and technical advisor, The Puppetoon Movie, Family Home Entertainment, 1986
- Director, producer, cinematographer, and animator, Gumby: The Movie, Arrow Releasing, 1995
- Film Appearances
- Voice of Pokey, Prickle, and Gumbo, Gumby: The Movie, Arrow Releasing, 1995
- WRITINGS
- Television
- The Gumby Show (originally a segment of Howdy Doody, 1956),NBC, 1957syndicated, 1966syndicated, 1988
- Davey and Goliath, syndicated, 1960-65
- Screenplays
- (And storyboard) Gumby: The Movie, Arrow Releasing, 1995
- RECORDINGS
- Video
- Gumby's Incredible Journey, Family Home Entertainment, 1956
- Gumby Adventures, Family Home Entertainment, 1956
- Gumby's and the Moon Boggles, Family Home Entertainment, 1956
- Gumby's Supporting Cast, Family Home Entertainment, 1986
Further Reference
OTHER SOURCES
Books:- Something About the Author, Volume 59, Gale (Detroit, MI), 1990.
Periodicals:- People Weekly, February 4, 1985, .
- Village Voice, March 17, 1987, .*