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How 'Simpsons' animator Chance Raspberry achieved his childhood dream

"I did literal cartwheels!"

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Mark Stetson

on September 28, 2023

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While you might never see their names in gossip columns or follow them on Twitter, these are the stars who help create the magic behind-the-scenes of your favorite television shows and films.

Former Simpsons animator Chance Raspberry breaks down what it took to achieve his dream of becoming an animator on the hit series and what inspired him to aim even higher.

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