Gerald Potterton

Animator and director of 'Heavy Metal'

Gerald Potterton - Animator and director of 'Heavy Metal'
Born

March 8th, 1931
94 years ago

Died

2022
3 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Canada

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An English-Canadian animator, director, and producer. Studied at the Royal College of Art in London. Worked on the television series 'The Magic Roundabout.' Directed the animated film 'Heavy Metal,' which gained a cult following and was released in 1981. Contributed to various other animated projects and worked in both television and film throughout a career spanning several decades.

Directed the animated film 'Heavy Metal'

Worked on the television series 'The Magic Roundabout'

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