Carole Barnes began her career in the animation business as a painter at Disney in 1955. She moved to MGM Animation then to Quartet Films before becoming an animation checker with Bill Melendez Productions in 1964. Carol has been with Melendez throughout its record-long run with the Peanuts specials, series and feature work in addition to the various other projects that company has done. She continues today as Senior Production Manager. Imagine a 50-year career at four locations!

2005 GOLDEN AWARDS PORTRAITS