Portrait of Jules Bass

Jules Bass

Bio: Jules Bass (September 16, 1935 - October 25, 2022) was an American director, producer, composer, and author, best known for the stop-motion holiday classics he created with partner Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Born: Mon, Sep 16 1935
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Death: Tue, Oct 25 2022
Jules Bass is 87 years old
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Poster of Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo
Jules Bass was
75 in Monte Carlo
as 'Novel'.
Fri, Jul 01 2011
Poster of The Year Without a Santa Claus
The Year Without a Santa Claus
Jules Bass was
71 in The Year Without a Santa Claus
as 'Lyricist'.
Mon, Dec 11 2006
Poster of The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus
The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus
Jules Bass was
50 in The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Tue, Dec 17 1985
Poster of The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows
Jules Bass was
48 in The Wind in the Willows
as 'Director, Producer, Music, Lyricist'.
Fri, Nov 18 1983
Poster of The Coneheads
The Coneheads
Jules Bass was
47 in The Coneheads
as 'Producer, Director'.
Tue, Jun 28 1983
Poster of The Sins of Dorian Gray
The Sins of Dorian Gray
Jules Bass was
47 in The Sins of Dorian Gray
as 'Producer'.
Fri, May 27 1983
Poster of The Last Unicorn
The Last Unicorn
Jules Bass was
47 in The Last Unicorn
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Nov 19 1982
Poster of The Flight of Dragons
The Flight of Dragons
Jules Bass was
46 in The Flight of Dragons
as 'Director, Producer, Lyricist'.
Tue, Aug 17 1982
Poster of The Leprechauns' Christmas Gold
The Leprechauns' Christmas Gold
Jules Bass was
46 in The Leprechauns' Christmas Gold
as 'Director, Producer, Lyricist'.
Wed, Dec 23 1981
Poster of The Bushido Blade
The Bushido Blade
Jules Bass was
45 in The Bushido Blade
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Jun 19 1981
Poster of Pinocchio's Christmas
Pinocchio's Christmas
Jules Bass was
45 in Pinocchio's Christmas
as 'Director, Producer, Lyricist'.
Wed, Dec 03 1980
Poster of The Return of the King
The Return of the King
Jules Bass was
44 in The Return of the King
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, May 11 1980
Poster of The Ivory Ape
The Ivory Ape
Jules Bass was
44 in The Ivory Ape
as 'Executive Producer'.
Tue, Apr 15 1980
Poster of Jack Frost
Jack Frost
Jules Bass was
44 in Jack Frost
as 'Director, Producer, Lyricist'.
Thu, Dec 13 1979
Poster of Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
Jules Bass was
43 in Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Jul 01 1979
Poster of The Stingiest Man in Town
The Stingiest Man in Town
Jules Bass was
43 in The Stingiest Man in Town
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Dec 23 1978
Poster of The Bermuda Depths
The Bermuda Depths
Jules Bass was
42 in The Bermuda Depths
as 'Producer, Lyricist'.
Fri, Jan 27 1978
Poster of Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
Jules Bass was
42 in Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
as 'Director, Lyricist, Producer, Music'.
Sat, Dec 03 1977
Poster of The Hobbit
The Hobbit
Jules Bass was
42 in The Hobbit
as 'Director, Producer, Lyricist'.
Sun, Nov 27 1977
Poster of The Last Dinosaur
The Last Dinosaur
Jules Bass was
41 in The Last Dinosaur
as 'Producer, Lyricist'.
Thu, Jul 07 1977
Poster of The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town
The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town
Jules Bass was
41 in The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town
as 'Director, Lyricist, Producer'.
Wed, Apr 06 1977
Poster of The Little Drummer Boy Book II
The Little Drummer Boy Book II
Jules Bass was
41 in The Little Drummer Boy Book II
as 'Producer, Writer, Director'.
Mon, Dec 13 1976
Poster of Rudolph's Shiny New Year
Rudolph's Shiny New Year
Jules Bass was
41 in Rudolph's Shiny New Year
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Dec 10 1976
Poster of Frosty's Winter Wonderland
Frosty's Winter Wonderland
Jules Bass was
41 in Frosty's Winter Wonderland
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Dec 02 1976
Poster of The First Easter Rabbit
The First Easter Rabbit
Jules Bass was
40 in The First Easter Rabbit
as 'Director, Writer, Lyricist, Producer'.
Fri, Apr 09 1976
Poster of The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow
The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow
Jules Bass was
40 in The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Fri, Dec 19 1975
Poster of The Year Without a Santa Claus
The Year Without a Santa Claus
Jules Bass was
39 in The Year Without a Santa Claus
as 'Director, Producer, Lyricist'.
Tue, Dec 10 1974
Poster of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Jules Bass was
39 in 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
as 'Director, Lyricist, Producer'.
Sun, Dec 08 1974
Poster of Marco
Marco
Jules Bass was
38 in Marco
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Dec 01 1973
Poster of That Girl in Wonderland
That Girl in Wonderland
Jules Bass was
37 in That Girl in Wonderland
as 'Lyricist, Director'.
Sat, Jan 13 1973
Poster of A Christmas Tree
A Christmas Tree
Jules Bass was
37 in A Christmas Tree
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 17 1972
Poster of The Red Baron
The Red Baron
Jules Bass was
37 in The Red Baron
as 'Producer, Director'.
Sat, Dec 09 1972
Poster of Jack O'Lantern
Jack O'Lantern
Jules Bass was
37 in Jack O'Lantern
as 'Director'.
Sun, Oct 29 1972
Poster of Willie Mays and the Say-Hey Kid
Willie Mays and the Say-Hey Kid
Jules Bass was
37 in Willie Mays and the Say-Hey Kid
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Oct 14 1972
Poster of The Mad, Mad, Mad Monsters
The Mad, Mad, Mad Monsters
Jules Bass was
37 in The Mad, Mad, Mad Monsters
as 'Producer, Director'.
Sat, Sep 23 1972
Poster of Hans Christian Andersen's The Emperor's New Clothes
Hans Christian Andersen's The Emperor's New Clothes
Jules Bass was
36 in Hans Christian Andersen's The Emperor's New Clothes
as 'Director, Producer, Lyricist'.
Mon, Feb 21 1972
Poster of Here Comes Peter Cottontail
Here Comes Peter Cottontail
Jules Bass was
35 in Here Comes Peter Cottontail
as 'Director, Producer, Lyricist'.
Sun, Apr 04 1971
Poster of Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Jules Bass was
35 in Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
as 'Director, Producer, Lyricist'.
Mon, Dec 14 1970
Poster of The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
Jules Bass was
34 in The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
as 'Director'.
Tue, Apr 07 1970
Poster of Frosty the Snowman
Frosty the Snowman
Jules Bass was
34 in Frosty the Snowman
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Dec 07 1969
Poster of The Little Drummer Boy
The Little Drummer Boy
Jules Bass was
33 in The Little Drummer Boy
as 'Director, Producer, Lyricist'.
Thu, Dec 19 1968
Poster of The Mouse on the Mayflower
The Mouse on the Mayflower
Jules Bass was
33 in The Mouse on the Mayflower
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Nov 23 1968
Poster of Cricket on the Hearth
Cricket on the Hearth
Jules Bass was
32 in Cricket on the Hearth
as 'Director, Lyricist'.
Mon, Dec 18 1967
Poster of The Wacky World of Mother Goose
The Wacky World of Mother Goose
Jules Bass was
32 in The Wacky World of Mother Goose
as 'Director, Songs, Music'.
Sat, Dec 02 1967
Poster of Mad Monster Party?
Mad Monster Party?
Jules Bass was
31 in Mad Monster Party?
as 'Director, Lyricist, Producer'.
Wed, Mar 08 1967
Poster of Ballad of Smokey the Bear
Ballad of Smokey the Bear
Jules Bass was
31 in Ballad of Smokey the Bear
as 'Co-Producer'.
Thu, Nov 24 1966
Poster of The Daydreamer
The Daydreamer
Jules Bass was
30 in The Daydreamer
as 'Lyricist, Songs, Director'.
Wed, Jun 01 1966
Poster of Willy McBean and His Magic Machine
Willy McBean and His Magic Machine
Jules Bass was
29 in Willy McBean and His Magic Machine
as 'Associate Producer'.
Wed, Jun 23 1965
Poster of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Jules Bass was
29 in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Dec 06 1964
Poster of Return to Oz
Return to Oz
Jules Bass was
28 in Return to Oz
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Feb 09 1964

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of ThunderCats Roar
ThunderCats Roar
Jules Bass was
84+ in ThunderCats Roar
as 'Consulting Producer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 22 2020
Poster of TigerSharks
TigerSharks
Jules Bass was
51+ in TigerSharks
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 07 1987
Poster of SilverHawks
SilverHawks
Jules Bass was
50+ in SilverHawks
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1986
Poster of ThunderCats
ThunderCats
Jules Bass was
49+ in ThunderCats
as 'Producer, Executive Producer, Writer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 23 1985
Poster of Hobbit
Hobbit
Jules Bass was
42+ in Hobbit
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 27 1977
Poster of Festival of Family Classics
Festival of Family Classics
Jules Bass was
36+ in Festival of Family Classics
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1972
Poster of The Osmonds
The Osmonds
Jules Bass was
36+ in The Osmonds
as 'Producer, Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1972
Poster of The Jackson 5ive
The Jackson 5ive
Jules Bass was
35+ in The Jackson 5ive
as 'Producer, Director, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1971
Poster of Tomfoolery
Tomfoolery
Jules Bass was
34+ in Tomfoolery
as 'Director, Producer, Music'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1970
Poster of The King Kong Show
The King Kong Show
Jules Bass was
30+ in The King Kong Show
as 'Executive Producer, Theme Song Performance'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1966
Poster of The New Adventures of Pinocchio
The New Adventures of Pinocchio
Jules Bass was
24+ in The New Adventures of Pinocchio
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 19 1960
Poster of Rankin/Bass Animated
Rankin/Bass Animated
Jules Bass will be
87+ in Rankin/Bass Animated
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Unreleased