Bob Forward

Director, producer, screenwriter of 'Robotech'

Bob Forward - Director, producer, screenwriter of 'Robotech'
Born

March 5th, 1958
67 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A director, producer, and screenwriter contributed significantly to television animation. Developed and wrote for the animated series 'Robotech', which blended three Japanese series into a cohesive narrative. Engaged in projects that showcased innovative storytelling techniques in animation.

Created and wrote for 'Robotech'

Co-produced 'Robotech: The Movie'

Worked on 'Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars'

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