Lou Scheimer
Production Born Oct 19, 1928 Died Oct 17, 2013 Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania - USA 92 credits
Biography
Louis Scheimer was an American producer, voice actor, and one of the original founders of the animation company Filmation. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 19, 1928, he was credited as an executive producer on many of the company's cartoons. His career in production is reflected in a known credit count of sixty-three on the Movie Database. Lou Scheimer passed away on October 17, 2013, at the age of eighty-four.
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Career overview
Louis Scheimer, also known as Lou Scheimer, was an American producer and voice actor born on October 19, 1928, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He was one of the original founders of Filmation, an animation company. Throughout his career in production, Scheimer was credited as an executive producer of many of the company's cartoons.
As a prominent figure associated with Filmation, his professional credits and work within the animation industry are well documented. His involvement with the company helped shape its output of animated television programming.
Scheimer passed away on October 17, 2013, at the age of 84. His legacy remains tied to his foundational role at Filmation and his extensive contributions to television animation production.
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Career timeline
Toy Masters
Robin and the Dreamweavers · Producer
Larry Harmon's Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown · Art Direction
Happily Ever After · Producer
BraveStarrBraveStarr · ProducerPinocchio and the Emperor of the Night · ProducerWhen Mom and Dad Break Up
GhostbustersGhostbusters · ProducerGhostbusters · Executive ProducerSkeletor's Revenge
She-Ra: Princess of PowerShe-Ra: Princess of Power · Executive ProducerShe-Ra: Princess of Power · MusicHe-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the SwordHe-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword · Executive Producer
He-Man and the Masters of the UniverseHe-Man and the Masters of the Universe · Producer
Gilligan's Planet · ProducerFlash Gordon: The Greatest Adventure of All · Executive ProducerThe Fat Albert Easter Special · ProducerMighty Mouse in the Great Space ChaseMighty Mouse in the Great Space Chase · Producer
Hero HighHero High · Executive ProducerHero High · CreatorBlackstar · ProducerBlackstar · Creator
The Tom and Jerry Comedy ShowThe Tom and Jerry Comedy Show · ProducerA Snow White Christmas · Executive Producer
Flash GordonFlash Gordon · ProducerThe New Adventures of Mighty Mouse and Heckle & JeckleSport BillySport Billy · Producer
Tarzan and the Super 7Tarzan and the Super 7 · ProducerJason of Star Command · ProducerThe Freedom Force · Producer
Space SentinelsSpace Sentinels · ProducerSpace AcademySpace Academy · ProducerThe New Adventures of Batman
Ark II · ProducerTarzan, Lord of the Jungle · Producer
The Ghost Busters · ProducerFraidy Cat · Producer
The New Adventures of GilliganThe New Adventures of Gilligan · ProducerKing Arthur · ProducerOliver Twist · ProducerThe Haunted Heist · Producer
Star TrekStar TrekStar TrekStar Trek · ProducerMission: Magic! · Producer
Fat Albert and the Cosby KidsFat Albert and the Cosby Kids · ProducerThe Brady Kids · ProducerJourney Back to Oz · ProducerDaffy Duck and Porky Pig Meet the Groovie Goolies · Producer
Archie's TV Funnies · ProducerAesop's Fables · Producer
Groovie Goolies · ProducerWill the Real Jerry Lewis Please Sit Down · Producer
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch · ProducerArchie and His New Pals · Producer
The Adventures of Batman · ProducerFantastic Voyage · ProducerThe Archie Show · Producer
The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure · Producer
The New Adventures of Superman · ProducerThe New Adventures of Superman · Creator
Rod Rocket · DirectorHis Mother Marveled · Director
Full Filmography
92 titles- Toy Masters (2014) as Self
- Robin and the Dreamweavers (2000) Producer
- Larry Harmon's Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown (1992) Art Direction
- Happily Ever After (1989) Producer
- BraveStarr (1987) as Doc Clayton / Barker / Hawgtie / Howler
- BraveStarr (1987) Producer
- Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night (1987) Producer
- When Mom and Dad Break Up (1987) as Orko
- Ghostbusters (1986) as Tracy the Gorilla / Anabone / Skelevision / Fuddy / Fib Face / Sir Trance-A-Lot
- Ghostbusters (1986) Producer
- Ghostbusters (1986) Executive Producer
- Skeletor's Revenge (1986) as Orko / Trap Jaw / Attak Trak / King Randor / King Paw / Royal Guard / Uncle Montork (voice)
- She-Ra: Princess of Power (1985) as Spirit / Swift Wind / Light Hope / Broom / Kowl / Sprag / Sprocker / Leech / Grizzlor / Modulok / Multi-Bot / Horde Troopers / Horde Prime / Colonel Blast
- She-Ra: Princess of Power (1985) Executive Producer
- She-Ra: Princess of Power (1985) Music
- He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword (1985) as King Randor / Swift-Wind / Kowl / Mantenna / Horde Trooper / Kobra Khan / Trap Jaw / Tri-Klops / Broom / Sprag / Sprocker / Garv the Innkeeper / Bard / Messenger / Horde Computer (voice)
- He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword (1985) Executive Producer
- He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special (1985) Producer
- He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special (1985) Original Music Composer
- He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983) as Orko / King Randor / Stratos / Mekaneck / Man-E-Faces (voice)
- He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983) Producer
- Gilligan's Planet (1982) Producer
- Flash Gordon: The Greatest Adventure of All (1982) Executive Producer
- The Fat Albert Easter Special (1982) Producer
- Mighty Mouse in the Great Space Chase (1982) as Mighty Mouse (voice)
- Mighty Mouse in the Great Space Chase (1982) Producer
- Hero High (1981) as A.W.O.L.
- Hero High (1981) Executive Producer
- Hero High (1981) Creator
- Blackstar (1981) Producer
- Blackstar (1981) Creator
- The New Adventures of Zorro (1981) Producer
- The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam! (1981) Producer
- The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show (1980) as Tom (voice) / Jerry (voice) / Droopy (voice)
- The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show (1980) Producer
- A Snow White Christmas (1980) Executive Producer
- Flash Gordon (1979) as Gremlin (voice)
- Flash Gordon (1979) Producer
- The New Adventures of Mighty Mouse and Heckle & Jeckle (1979) as Mighty Mouse (voice)
- Sport Billy (1979) as Olympian Computer/Vizier/Other (voice)
- Sport Billy (1979) Producer
- Sport Billy (1979) Executive Producer
- Sport Billy (1979) Creator
- Tarzan and the Super 7 (1978)
- Tarzan and the Super 7 (1978) Producer
- Jason of Star Command (1978) Producer
- The Freedom Force (1978) Producer
- Space Sentinels (1977)
- Space Sentinels (1977) Producer
- Space Academy (1977)
- Space Academy (1977) Producer
- The New Adventures of Batman (1977) as Bat-Mite (voice)
- The New Adventures of Batman (1977) Producer
- The Fat Albert Christmas Special (1977) Producer
- The Fat Albert Halloween Special (1977)
- The Fat Albert Halloween Special (1977) Producer
- Ark II (1976) Producer
- Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle (1976) Producer
- The Ghost Busters (1975) Producer
- Fraidy Cat (1975) Producer
- The New Adventures of Gilligan (1974) as Snubby the Monkey (voice) (uncredited)
- The New Adventures of Gilligan (1974) Producer
- King Arthur (1974) Producer
- Oliver Twist (1974) Producer
- The Haunted Heist (1974) Producer
- Star Trek (1973) as Romulan Crewman (voice) (uncredited)
- Star Trek (1973) as Lemus / Aquan Harvester (voice) (uncredited)
- Star Trek (1973) as Demos / Dramian Guard (voice) (uncredited)
- Star Trek (1973) Producer
- Mission: Magic! (1973) Producer
- Lassie's Rescue Rangers (1973) Producer
- Treasure Island (1973) as Bearded sailor / pirate (voice) (uncredited)
- Treasure Island (1973) Producer
- Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972) as Dumb Donald
- Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972) Producer
- The Brady Kids (1972) Producer
- Journey Back to Oz (1972) Producer
- Daffy Duck and Porky Pig Meet the Groovie Goolies (1972) Producer
- Archie's TV Funnies (1971) Producer
- Aesop's Fables (1971) Producer
- Groovie Goolies (1970) Producer
- Will the Real Jerry Lewis Please Sit Down (1970) Producer
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1969) Producer
- Archie and His New Pals (1969) Producer
- The Adventures of Batman (1968) Producer
- Fantastic Voyage (1968) Producer
- The Archie Show (1968) Producer
- The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure (1967) Producer
- The New Adventures of Superman (1966) Producer
- The New Adventures of Superman (1966) Creator
- Rod Rocket (1963) Director
- His Mother Marveled (1963) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lou Scheimer best known for?
Lou Scheimer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Happily Ever After (1989), The Astronaut Farmer (2007), The Astronaut Farmer (2007), Alma de Hierro (2008).
When and where was Lou Scheimer born?
Lou Scheimer was born on October 19, 1928 in Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania - USA. They passed away on October 17, 2013.
How many credits does Lou Scheimer have?
Lou Scheimer has accumulated over 92 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2014.
What is Lou Scheimer's background in cinema and television?
Louis Scheimer was an American producer, voice actor, and one of the original founders of the animation company Filmation. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 19, 1928, he was credited as an executive producer on many of the company's cartoons. His career in production is reflected in a known credit count of s...
Lou Scheimer by the numbers
92credits
29films
63TV series
1963–2014active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Space Sentinels (1977) — aged about 48
- BraveStarr (1987) as Doc Clayton / Barker / Hawgtie / Howler — aged about 58
- She-Ra: Princess of Power (1985) as Spirit / Swift Wind / Light Hope / Broom / Kowl / Sprag / Sprocker / Leech / Grizzlor / Modulok / Multi-Bot / Horde Troopers / Horde Prime / Colonel Blast — aged about 56
- He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983) as Orko / King Randor / Stratos / Mekaneck / Man-E-Faces (voice) — aged about 54
- The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show (1980) as Tom (voice) / Jerry (voice) / Droopy (voice) — aged about 51
- Flash Gordon (1979) as Gremlin (voice) — aged about 50
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