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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