Jon Schnepp

Producer and director of animation

Jon Schnepp - Producer and director of animation
Born

1967
58 years ago

Died

July 19th, 2018
7 years ago — 51 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Worked as a producer, director, voice actor, editor, writer, cartoonist, animator, and cinematographer. Directed the animated series ‘Metalocalypse’ and produced the documentary ‘The Death of 'Superman Lives': What Happened?’. Contributed to various other projects in animation and live-action, showcasing talent across multiple disciplines in the entertainment industry.

Directed the animated series 'Metalocalypse'.

Produced the documentary 'The Death of 'Superman Lives': What Happened?'.

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