John David Wilson

John David Wilson (8 August 1919 – 20 June 2013) was an English artist, animator and producer. He owned his own production studio, Fine Arts Films.[1]

John David Wilson
Born(1919-07-08)8 July 1919
Wimbledon, London, England
Died20 June 2013(2013-06-20) (aged 93)
Blackpool, Lancashire, England
NationalityEnglish
OccupationAnimator
Producer
Websitehttp://www.fineartsfilms.com/

Early years

Wilson was born on 8 August 1919 in Wimbledon, England. He was educated at the Watford Grammar School for Boys, Harrow Art School and the Royal College of Art; among his teachers was Robin Darwin.[2]

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.[2]

Death

He died in Blackpool, England in 2013. In his last years he had suffered from Alzheimer's disease.[3]

Credits

Film

Television

References
  1. "Famed Animator John David Wilson Dies at 93". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  2. "The Fine Arts Films Story". Fine Arts Films, Inc. Retrieved 6 October 2007.
  3. John D Wilson obituary
  4. Grease credits animator Wilson dies – BBC
  5. John David Wilson, animator on 'Lady and the Tramp,' 'Grease,' dies at 93 – TODAY
  6. "Cartoons Considered For An Academy Award – 1983 -". cartoonresearch.com.
  7. "Cartoons Considered For An Academy Award – 1962 -". cartoonresearch.com.
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