About
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
Heroes of the Golden Mask2023 · Novel
An Off-Beats Valentine's1999 · Layout
Stanley, the Ugly Duckling1982 · Producer, Director, Animation Director
The Smallest Elephant in the World1977 · Director
Joys1976 · Animation
Casey at the Bat1976 · Director
The Chocolate Princess1974 · Director
The Incredible Art of Animation: A Living Art Form1971 · Script, Director
Big Yellow Taxi1971 · Director
Shinbone Alley1970 · Producer, Director
The Night Before Christmas1968 · Director
My Government U.S.A.1967 · Director, Producer
Johnny Appleseed1965 · Director
The Salty Sea1965 · Director
The Emperor's Oblong Pancake1964 · Director
Petroushka1956 · Director
Pigs Is Pigs1954 · Animation
Tara, The Stonecutter1954 · Director