Joan C. Gratz
Known for
Directing
Born
April 6, 1941 (age 85)
Birthplace
Los Angeles, CA
Biography
Joan Carol Gratz is an American artist, animator, and filmmaker who specializes in clay painting. Gratz is best known for her 1992 Oscar-winning animated short film Mona Lisa Descending a Staircase.
Best known work
Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet
2014
The Adventures of Mark Twain
1985
Mona Lisa Descending a Staircase
1992
The Creation
1981
The Little Prince
1979
No Leaders, Please
2021
Animation Outlaws
2019
Candyjam
1988
The Festival of Claymation
1987
History, Mystery & Odyssey: Six Portland Animators
2023Filmography
TBA
Night WeaverDirector
TBA
Leonardo’s Last LuncheonDirector
2024
The Battle for Swan LakeDirector
2023
2022
2021
No Leaders, PleaseDirector, Animation
2020
The One-Minute MemoirProducer, Director
2019
Animation Outlawsas Self
2014
Lost and FoundDirector
2014
Kahlil Gibran's The ProphetDirector
2001
The Dowager's IdyllAnimation, Producer, Director
1996
The Dowager's FeastAnimation, Director
1993
Pro and ConAnimation, Director
1992
Mona Lisa Descending a StaircaseDirector
1988
CandyjamDirector, Editor, Animation
1987
The Festival of ClaymationAnimation
1985
The Adventures of Mark TwainSet Designer
1981
The CreationAnimation
1979
The Little PrinceBackground Designer