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John Wilson
John D. Wilson was a British animation director, producer, and animator. He began his career after World War II, working in the art department of Pinewood Studios. John then joined GB Animation, where learned the art of animation under the tutelage of former Disney animation director David Hand. In 1950, the Wilson family immigrated to the United States where John joined the Walt Disney Studios and worked on classic films such as Peter Pan and Lady and the Tramp as well as cartoons. In 1955, Wilson founded his own animation company, Fine Arts Films.
As director
Stanley, the Ugly Duckling
The Smallest Elephant in the World
Casey at the Bat
The Chocolate Princess
The Incredible Art of Animation: A Living Art Form
Big Yellow Taxi
Shinbone Alley
The Night Before Christmas
My Government U.S.A.
Johnny Appleseed
The Salty Sea
The Emperor's Oblong Pancake
Petroushka
Tara, The Stonecutter
Journey to the Stars