Galen Fott
American animator and actor
Galen Sander Fott (born September 9, 1963) is an American director, animator, writer, and actor. His animated short films have won awards and have screened at film festivals in London, Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, Houston (twelve-time Remi Award Winner), and San Francisco (four-time Golden Gate Award nominee).
Fott was born in Clarksville, Tennessee, the son of Mary Ready (Gilreath) Fott and Solie Isaac Fott. An early fascination with The Muppets on Sesame Street inspired Fott to pursue the performing arts. He attended Clarksville High School and in 1985 graduated from the University of Memphis with a BFA in Theatre Performance.
Acting
After graduation, Fott embarked on a career in theatre, appearing with companies across America. In 1990 Fott joined Actors' Equity Association and toured the US and Canada in the national tour of Mame, starring Juliet Prowse. In 1991, he originated the role of Gaston in Beauty and the Beast: Live On Stage at Walt Disney World. Since moving to Nashville in 2004, he has appeared in leading roles with Nashville Repertory Theatre, Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Nashville Opera, Nashville Children's Theatre, and other local presenters.
Fott has worked as a puppeteer for the Jim Henson Company, performing background characters in several Sesame Street-related video projects.
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