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💰 Net worth
Tom Ruegger, a renowned animator hailing from New Jersey, is estimated to have a net worth between $100K to $1M in the year 2024. With an impressive career in the field, Ruegger has undoubtedly earned recognition and acclaim for his exceptional talent. His creative contributions have enthralled audiences across various platforms, making him a prominent figure in the animation industry. Ruegger's net worth reflects not only his success but also the impact he has left on the art form.
About
American animator and songwriter who is best known for his work with Disney Television Animation and Warner Bros. Animation. He also created Tiny Toon Adventures, Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain, and Histeria!.
He attended Metuchen High School and studied English Literature Major, Film Studies and Animation Minor at Dartmouth College. In 1976, he made his first cartoon, called The Premiere of Platypus Duck, while he was a student at Dartmouth College.
He began his career at Filmation, writing for Gilligan's Planet. Later he joined Hanna-Barbera, writing and producing various animated series such as The New Scooby-Doo Mysteries, Snorks, The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo, Pound Puppies, and A Pup Named Scooby-Doo.
He was married to voice actress Adrienne Alexander from 1983 to 2004. They have three sons together, Nathan, Luke and Cody. In 2006, he married Annie Malley. His son Nathan voiced the baby version of Plucky Duck on Tiny Toon Adventures, his son Luke provided the voice for the Flame and Bumpo Basset on Animaniacs, and Cody performed the voice of Little Blue Bird on Animaniacs. His sons also are the primary inspiration behind the main characters in Animaniacs, Yakko, Wakko and Dot.
In 1989, he began working alongside Steven Spielberg at Warner Bros. Animation.
