Gerry Anderson
Television director of Supermarionation
Born
April 14th, 1929
96 years ago
Died
December 26th, 2012
12 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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Director, producer, and screenwriter focused on developing pioneering puppet animation techniques for television. Created several iconic series during the 1960s and 1970s, utilizing Supermarionation, a method for animating marionettes with synchronized lip movements. Achievements included the creation of television series that became cultural staples, featuring innovative visual effects and engaging storylines.
Created Thunderbirds
Produced Stingray
Developed Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons
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