Fred Cline

Fred Cline was born on May 11, 1961, in Palo Alto, California, USA. Cline is known for work in the film industry, contributing to the visual design of animated features. A key credit in the verified record is the 1989 release The Little Mermaid, where Cline served as a layout artist.

In animated filmmaking, the layout department establishes the spatial and compositional framework for each scene, including camera angles, backgrounds, and staging. Cline’s role in The Little Mermaid involved crafting these visual foundations, which support the film’s overall animation and storytelling. The 1989 release remains a notable entry in the field of animation, and Cline’s participation is documented within that production.