Biography
Jerry Beck graduated John Bowne High School in Queens, New York City, where he was a member of the staff of Opus, the school's yearbook. While at Bowne, he was also developing his own comic art style as well as a keen interest in animated films and film in general. After high school, Beck studied at The School of Visual Arts in New York City intent on becoming a great animator. But his interest in animation's history led him to working with Leonard Maltin, becoming his research associate on the landmark book, Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons. In the course of doing this work, Beck became well versed in the histories and films of every Hollywood cartoon studio.
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