Grantray-Lawrence Animation
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Founder | Grant Simmons, Ray Patterson, Robert L. Lawrence |
| Defunct | 1968 |
| Fate | Declared bankruptcy; production taken over by Krantz Films |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Animated television programs, commercials |
Grantray-Lawrence Animation was a U.S.-based animation studio that operated from 1954 until 1968. It was established by Grant Simmons, Ray Patterson, and Robert L. Lawrence. The studio specialized in creating commercials and budget-conscious animated television programs until it declared bankruptcy in 1968, which occurred shortly after the passing of Grant Simmons. Following this, its distributor, Krantz Films, assumed control of production responsibilities. Grantray-Lawrence Animation is notably recognized for being among the first to produce animated versions of Marvel Comics superheroes, delivering some of the initial televised portrayals of these characters. Before focusing on such projects, the company provided subcontracted animation services for shows including Top Cat, The Jetsons, The Dick Tracy Show, and The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Collaboration with | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Dig That Dog | Walter Lantz Productions | Not credited |
| 1957 | The Hope that Jack Built | ||
| 1958 | Planet Patrol | Pilot that was unsuccessful | |
| 1966 | The Marvel Super Heroes | Marvel Comics Group | Syndicated series introducing early television versions of Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, The Mighty Thor, and Sub-Mariner |
| 1966–68 | Rocket Robin Hood | Trillium Productions Krantz Films |
Not credited |
| 1967–68 | Spider-Man | Marvel Comics Group | First season; production later transferred to Krantz Films |
| 1967 | Max, the 2000-Year-Old Mouse | Al Guest Studios Krantz Films |