Can you become an animator later in life?

Hillenburg, who passed away in 2018, is proof that it is never too late to pursue a career in animation, as long as you possess a healthy amount of natural talent and a heap of passion and determination.

How old are most animators?

The average age of an employed Animator is 40 years old. The most common ethnicity of Animators is White (73.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.2%) and Asian (7.5%). The majority of Animators are located in NY, New York and CA, Los Angeles.