John Wilson
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- August 8, 1919
- Died
- June 20, 2013
- Birthplace
- Wimbledon, London, England, UK
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.
Filmography
Journey to the Stars TBA
Director
Heroes of the Golden Mask 2023
Novel
An Off-Beats Valentine's 1999
Layout
Stanley, the Ugly Duckling 1982
Producer, Director, Animation Director, Storyboard Artist, Layout, Character Designer
The Smallest Elephant in the World 1977
Director
Joys 1976
Animation
Casey at the Bat 1976
Director
The Chocolate Princess 1974
Director
The Incredible Art of Animation: A Living Art Form 1971
Director, Script
- Big Yellow Taxi
Big Yellow Taxi 1971
Director
Shinbone Alley 1970
Producer, Director, Continuity, Production Design
- The Night Before Christmas
The Night Before Christmas 1968
Director
- My Government U.S.A.
My Government U.S.A. 1967
Director, Producer
The Salty Sea 1965
Director
Johnny Appleseed 1965
Director
The Emperor's Oblong Pancake 1964
Director
Petroushka 1956
Director
Pigs Is Pigs 1954
Animation
Tara, The Stonecutter 1954
Director
Credits from TMDB.