Monty Oum

1981–2015 (age 34)

Animator

Biography

Monty Oum earned acclaim as a self-taught animator who created thrilling fight sequences that caught the eye of hundreds of thousands of fans and led him to Rooster Teeth, where he became a beloved creative director.

His imaginative worlds, from the fan favorite projects to the original series RWBY, showcased his kinetic storytelling and inspired aspiring artists around the world.

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