Brendon Small

Animator for Metalocalypse series

Brendon Small - Animator for Metalocalypse series
Born

February 15th, 1975
50 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An animator, producer, screenwriter, and actor focused on music-themed animation. Created the animated series Metalocalypse, which revolved around the fictional death metal band Dethklok. Produced and co-created various other projects, including the series Home Movies, which featured a child filmmaker. Has demonstrated skills in both animation and voice acting, contributing voices to characters in his shows.

Created the animated series Metalocalypse

Produced Home Movies

Provided voice work for multiple characters

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