John David Wilson (born August 8, 1919 in Wimbledon, England) is an English artist, animator and producer. He owns his own production studio, Fine Arts Films.
Early years
Wilson was educated at the Watford Grammar School for Boys, Harrow Art School and the Royal College of Art; among his teachers was Robin Darwin.[1]
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.[1]
Credits
Film
Television
Awards
Military
Film
Notable mentions
- Considered the father of the conceptual music video
- Innovated the use of caricatures of voice talent
References
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