Known for
Directing
Credits
23
Gender
Man
Birthday
8 Aug 1919
Day of death
20 Jun 2013 (93)
Place of birth
Wimbledon, London, England, UK
Also known as
John D. Wilson
John David Wilson
John Wilson
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
Credits
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| — | Tara, The Stonecutter | Director |
| 2024 | The Salty Sea | Director |
| — | The Smallest Elephant in the World | Director |
| — | Johnny Appleseed | Director |
| — | Journey to the Stars | Director |
| 2023 | Heroes of the Golden Mask | Novel |
| 2000 | Sheep in the Big City | Animation |
| 2000 | Sheep in the Big City | Storyboard Artist |
| 1999 | An Off-Beats Valentine's | Layout |
| 1982 | Stanley, the Ugly Duckling | Producer |
| 1982 | Stanley, the Ugly Duckling | Director |
| 1982 | Stanley, the Ugly Duckling | Animation Director |
| 1976 | Casey at the Bat | Director |
| 1974 | The Chocolate Princess | Director |
| 1971 | The Incredible Art of Animation: A Living Art Form | Script |
| 1971 | The Incredible Art of Animation: A Living Art Form | Director |
| 1971 | Big Yellow Taxi | Director |
| 1970 | Shinbone Alley | Producer |
| 1970 | Shinbone Alley | Director |
| 1968 | The Night Before Christmas | Director |
| 1964 | The Emperor's Oblong Pancake | Director |
| 1956 | Petroushka | Director |
| 1954 | Pigs Is Pigs | Animation |