Stephen Bosustow
Stephen Reginald Bosustow (November 6, 1911 in Victoria, British Columbia – July 4, 1981[1]) was a Canadian-born American film producer from 1943 until his retirement in 1979. He was one of the founders of United Productions of America (UPA) and produced nearly 600 cartoon and live-action shorts. He is chiefly remembered for producing a string of Mr. Magoo and Gerald McBoing-Boing cartoons in the 1950s, three of which earned Academy Awards. He is the only film producer in history who received all the Oscar nominations in one category (1956), guaranteeing him the winning Oscar. Magoo's Puddle Jumper was the eventual winner.
Biography
Bosustow began his animation career in the early 1930s working for the
In 1963, Bosustow Entertainment was established and his son, Nick Bosustow, produced the 1983
Stephen Bosustow died of pneumonia July 4, 1981 at the age of 69. Four years later, his son Nick closed down the studio. Tee Bosustow died in 2018 and Nick Bosustow died in 2022.[3][4]
Personal life
Bosustow has two sons, Nick and Tee.
The name Bosustow is Cornish, meaning "dwelling of Ustoc" in the Cornish language.[5]
References
- ^ "IMDb biography". IMDb. Retrieved January 4, 2009.
- ^ "Stephen Bosustow | the Canadian Encyclopedia".
- ^ http://www.whenmagooflew.com/whenmagooflew.com/Blog/Entries/2018/6/7_RIP_Tee_Bosustow.html
- ^ https://www.forevermissed.com/nick-onslow-bosustow/about
- Rowse, A.L.The Cousin Jacks, The Cornish in America
External links
- Stephen Bosustow Productions at the Internet Movie Database
- Works by or about Stephen Bosustow at Internet Archive