Overview
- Friend and collaborator Paul Dini announced Caldwell’s death on Facebook, and no cause or exact date was disclosed.
- Caldwell animated on hallmark 1990s Warner Bros. series including Tiny Toon Adventures, Animaniacs, and Pinky and the Brain.
- He expanded into storyboards on films and TV such as Curious George (2006), Hop (2011), and DreamWorks’ Dragons.
- Colleagues remembered his generosity, deep knowledge of cartoons, and warm, dry sense of humor in public tributes.
- Fans and peers say his fast-paced, joke-dense style still shapes current animation, with his shows finding new audiences on streaming.