
John Wilson
Directing
Born 1919-08-08 · Wimbledon, London, England, UK · Died 2013-06-20
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.
Crew

Heroes of the Golden Mask
Novel

Sheep in the Big City
Animation

Sheep in the Big City
Storyboard Artist

An Off-Beats Valentine's
Layout

Stanley, the Ugly Duckling
Producer

Stanley, the Ugly Duckling
Director

Stanley, the Ugly Duckling
Animation Director

The Smallest Elephant in the World
Director

Joys
Animation

Casey at the Bat
Director

The Chocolate Princess
Director

The Incredible Art of Animation: A Living Art Form
Script

The Incredible Art of Animation: A Living Art Form
Director
Big Yellow Taxi
Director

Shinbone Alley
Producer

Shinbone Alley
Director
The Night Before Christmas
Director
My Government U.S.A.
Director
My Government U.S.A.
Producer

Johnny Appleseed
Director