John Wilson
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- August 8, 1919
- Died
- June 20, 2013 (aged 93)
- Birthplace
- Wimbledon, London, England, UK
Biography
John D. Wilson was a British animation director, producer, and animator. He began his career after World War II, working in the art department of Pinewood Studios. John then joined GB Animation, where learned the art of animation under the tutelage of former Disney animation director David Hand. In 1950, the Wilson family immigrated to the United States where John joined the Walt Disney Studios and worked on classic films such as Peter Pan and Lady and the Tramp as well as cartoons. In 1955, Wilson founded his own animation company, Fine Arts Films.
Known For
Filmography
Journey to the Stars
Movie · Director
An Off-Beats Valentine's
Movie · Layout
Stanley, the Ugly Duckling
Movie · Director, Layout
The Smallest Elephant in the World
Movie · Director
Casey at the Bat
Movie · Director
The Chocolate Princess
Movie · Director
The Incredible Art of Animation: A Living Art Form
Movie · Director
Big Yellow Taxi
Movie · Director
Shinbone Alley
Movie · Director, Continuity
The Night Before Christmas
Movie · Director
My Government U.S.A.
Movie · Director
Johnny Appleseed
Movie · Director
The Salty Sea
Movie · Director
The Emperor's Oblong Pancake
Movie · Director
The Men From Room 13
TV · Director · 1 ep
Petroushka
Movie · Director
Tara, The Stonecutter
Movie · Director