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.

Directed

1. Shinbone Alley (1970) — Director
2. Stanley, the Ugly Duckling (1982) — Director
3. Journey to the Stars — Director
4. Casey at the Bat (1976) — Director
5. The Smallest Elephant in the World (1977) — Director
6. Johnny Appleseed (1965) — Director
7. The Chocolate Princess (1974) — Director
8. The Salty Sea (1965) — Director
9. The Incredible Art of Animation: A Living Art Form (1971) — Director
10. The Emperor's Oblong Pancake (1964) — Director
11. The Night Before Christmas (1968) — Director
12. Petroushka (1956) — Director
13. Tara, The Stonecutter (1954) — Director
14. Big Yellow Taxi (1971) — Director
15. My Government U.S.A. (1967) — Director
16. The Men From Room 13 (1959) — Director