John David Wilson
John David Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 July 1919 |
| Died | 20 June 2013 (aged 93) Blackpool, Lancashire, England |
| Nationality (legal) | English |
| Occupation(s) | Animator Producer |
| Website | http://www.fineartsfilms.com/ |
John David Wilson (8 August 1919 – 20 June 2013) was an English artist, animator and producer. He owned his own production studio, Fine Arts Films.[1]
Early years
Wilson was born on 8 August 1919 in Wimbledon, England. He was educated at the Watford Grammar School for Boys, Harrow Art School and the Royal College of Art; among his teachers was Robin Darwin.[2]
World War II
During World War II, Wilson served with the London Rifle Brigade. He was badly wounded in the African Campaign in 1941; while recuperating in Cairo he spent time drawing cartoons. Some of these were brought to the attention of a printer in Durban who offered him a job; due to the seriousness of his injury he was discharged from the army and accepted the job.[2]
Death
He died at Blackpool, England in 2013. In his last years he had suffered from Alzheimer's disease.[3][4]
Credits
Film
- Peter Pan (film) (1953) [4]
- Lady and the Tramp (film) (1955) [4]
- Journey to the Stars (film) (shown at The 1962 Seattle World's Fair) (1962)
- Shinbone Alley (film) (1970)
- Grease (film) (1978) (titles)
- FernGully: The Last Rainforest (film) (1992)
Television
- Mr. Magoo (TV series) (1953)
- Petrushka (ballet) (segment on Sol Hurok Music Hour) (1956)
- The Sonny and Cher Show (TV series) (1970–73)
- The Carol Burnett Show (TV series) (1972–76)
- COS w/Bill Cosby (TV series) (1976)
- Stanley, the Ugly Duckling (TV show) (1982)
- Peter Pan and the Pirates (TV show) (1990)
- Space Cats (TV show) (1991)
- The Specialists / MTV (TV show) (1992)
- Madeline (TV show) (1994)
Awards
Military
- War Medal (UK)
- Victory Medal (UK)
- Desert Starl (UK)
- War Star (UK)
- King George VIl (UK)
Film
- Gerald McBoing-Boing (Academy Award)
- Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom (Academy Award)
- Shinbone Alley (Golden Phoenix)
- Madeline (ACE Award)
- Tara, the Stonecutter (New York Golden Eagle, London Film Festival Award, Edinburgh Film Festival Award)
Notable mentions
- Considered the father of the conceptual music video
- Innovated the use of caricatures of voice talent in animation
References
- ^ "Famed Animator John David Wilson Dies at 93". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
- ^ a b "The Fine Arts Films Story". Fine Arts Films, Inc. Retrieved 2007-10-06.
- ^ http://www.nbcnews.com/entertainment/john-david-wilson-animator-lady-tramp-grease-dies-93-6C10533509
- ^ a b c John D Wilson obituary