Otmar Gutmann
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Otmar Gutmann | |
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Born | Münstertal, Germany | 24 April 1937
Died | 13 October 1993 Russikon, Switzerland | (aged 56)
Cause of death | Cancer |
Occupation(s) | Producer, animator, director |
Years active | 1986–1993 |
Known for | Pingu |
Otmar Gutmann (24 April 1937 – 13 October 1993) was a German television producer, animator, and director. He is best known for his long-running creation of the British-Swiss stop-motion children's television series Pingu in 1986,[1] made at his studio Trickfilmstudio.
Filmography
- Pingu (1986–2006, Creator)
References
- ^ SILVIO MAZZOLA (20 October 1993). "Obituary: Otmar Gutmann". The Independent.
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