John H. Williams (film producer)
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John H. Williams | |
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| Born | John Hayward Williams June 17, 1953 United States |
| Other names | John Williams |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, director, studio executive |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Spouse | Lacey Ford (September 1, 1983 - present) |
John Hayward Williams (born June 17, 1953) is an American film producer known for his work both in live-action and in animation.[1] He is mainly known for Shrek (2001), Shrek 2 (2004) and Shrek the Third (2007). He is the founder and owner of his own company, Vanguard Films which produces live-action and animated (through its sister skein Vanguard Animation) products.
Career
In 2001 shortly after working on Shrek, Williams founded Vanguard Animation and started working on projects such as Valiant (2005), Happily N'Ever After (2007), Space Chimps (2008) and its sequel Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back.
He made his directorial debut on Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back.
Vanguard Comics
On June 6, 2008 John Williams along with Platinum Studios created a new label called Vanguard Comics.[2]
3QU Media
In 2014, partnering with Henry Skelsy, formed 3QU Media as a specialist in CG-animated feature films for the international marketplace.[3] 3QU Media is producing in association with WV Enterprises. Williams is producing and SC Films International is handling foreign sales.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| - | Goose Chase | Producer | Pre-production |
| - | The Silk Road Rally | Producer | Filming |
| - | Fearless | Producer | Post-production |
| 2019 | Trouble | Producer | |
| 2018 | Gnome Alone | Producer | |
| 2017 | Charming | Producer | |
| 2015 | Get Squirrely | Producer | |
| 2012 | On the Road | Executive Producer | |
| 2011 | Puss in Boots | Co-Producer | |
| 2010 | Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back | Director & Producer | |
| 2010 | Shrek Forever After | Executive Producer | |
| 2008 | Space Chimps | Producer | |
| 2007 | Shrek the Third | Executive Producer | |
| 2007 | Happily N'Ever After | Producer | |
| 2005 | Valiant | Producer | |
| 2004 | Shrek 2 | Producer | |
| 2002 | The Junction Boys | Producer | TV Movie |
| 2002 | The Tuxedo | Producer | |
| 2001 | Shrek | Producer | |
| 1999 | Balloon Farm | Producer | TV Movie |
| 1998 | Spalding Gray: Terrors of Pleasure | ||
| 1997 | Seven Years in Tibet | Producer | |
| 1991 | The Grapes of Wrath | Producer | TV Movie |
| 1988 | Apprentice to Murder | Co-Producer | |
| 1994 | The Dining Room | Producer | TV Movie |
| Date | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-1991 | American Playhouse | Producer | TV Series - 4 episodes |
| 1987-1988 | American Masters | Executive Producer | TV Series - 2 episodes |
| 1985 | Great Performances | Producer | TV Series - 1 episode |
References
- ^ "John H. Williams on IMDb".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ ""Shrek" Producer John H. Williams and Platinum Studios, Inc. Create Comic Book Imprint: Vanguard Comics". Businesswire. June 6, 2008.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "'Shrek' Producer John Williams Launching Animated Production Company (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. September 18, 2014.
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External links
- Vanguard Animation
- "About Us" at Vanguard Animation website
- John H. Williams at IMDb
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