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Richard Williams is a Actor, Director, Scriptwriter, Producer, Opening Title Sequence, Animation and Title Graphics Canadien born on 19 march 1933 at Toronto (Canada)
Richard Williams (born March 19, 1933) is a Canadian-British animator. He is best known for serving as animation director on Disney/Amblin's Who Framed Roger Rabbit and for his unfinished feature film The Thief and the Cobbler. He was also a film title sequence designer and animator; his most famous works in this field included the title sequences to What's New, Pussycat? (1965) and title and linking sequences in The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968). He also animated the eponymous cartoon feline for two of the later Pink Panther films.
Richard Williams emigrated from Toronto to Ibiza in 1953 and then to London in 1955. In 1958 he produced the work that boosted his career and won the 1958 BAFTA Award for Animated Film, The Little Island. In the Thames Television documentary "The Thief Who Never Gave Up" (1982), Williams credits animator Bob Godfrey with giving him his start in the business, "Bob Godfrey helped me...I worked in the basement and would do work in kind, and he would let me use the camera...[it was] a barter system". After his early work in the mid-1960s he directed the Academy Award-winning A Christmas Carol (1971), the full-length feature Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure (1977) and the Emmy-winning television film Ziggy's Gift (1982). He was director of animation on Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), winning two more Oscars for his work. He has written an acclaimed animation how-to book, The Animator's Survival Kit, published in 2002 (expanded edition, 2009). Following this, he completed a 9 minute short film titled Circus Drawings. The silent film, with live accompaniment, premiered at the Pordenone Silent Film Festival in Italy in September 2010.
Carrière
Richard Williams commence son travail dans le domaine de l'animation à l'UPA (United Production of America) fin des années 1940, où il côtoie plusieurs artistes notables de l'âge d'or de l'animation américaine tels que Chuck Jones, Ken Harris, Milt Kahl et Art Babbitt. En 1955, il déménage en Espagne et en 1958, son film The Little Island est nommé par la British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).
En 1971, A Christmas Carol, pour lequel il fut réalisateur, remporte un Oscar du cinéma, il passe ensuite au long-métrage Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure (1977) (d'après les poupées créées par Johnny Gruelle), avant de travailler sur Ziggy's Gift (1982), qui remportera un Emmy. En 1988, il est directeur de l'animation pour Qui veut la peau de Roger Rabbit, lui faisant remporter deux Oscars.
Films
Sur le film Qui veut la peau de Roger Rabbit, il partageait la casquette de réalisateur avec Robert Zemeckis (prises de vues réelles), étant pour sa part chargé de l'animation.
Richard Williams est aussi le réalisateur du malchanceux Le Voleur et le Cordonnier, long-métrage d'animation produit à l'époque par Miramax.
Selon la version officielle, l'œuvre ayant été endommagée avant d'être totalement apte à la diffusion (plusieurs fragments égarés en Corée), le grand public n'a jamais pu profiter du film.
La version officieuse dit que le film n'ayant pas respecté le code éthique établi par les grandes majors américaines, ces dernières auraient fait pression sur les cinémas voulant projeter ce film, sous peine de ne pas leur donner les droits de diffusion des prochains films Disney.
La Société Disney a récupéré les droits de l'œuvre, profitant au passage pour copier le design des personnages et les décors (on pense notamment à son Aladdin).
Actuellement aucun moyen de la part des dirigeants de Walt Disney Company n'a été mis en œuvre afin d'assurer une véritable restauration du film et son éventuelle diffusion. Toutefois, après Roy Edward Disney, qui montra un intérêt pour le projet, c'est aujourd'hui au tour de Don Hahn de laisser la porte ouverte à une éventuelle restauration (les dernières nouvelles à ce sujet datant de 2006).
Des séquences de mauvaise qualité de Le Voleur et le Cordonnier circulent çà et là sur le net (comme sur YouTube), ainsi qu'une version reconstituée à partir du scénarimage original connue sous le titre The Thief and the Cobbler: Recobbled Cut tentant de reproduire l'œuvre telle que vue à l'origine par l'auteur, ceci par l'intermédiaire de tests d'animation, de rendus finaux, d'images clés et de simples dessins issus du scénarimage.
Richard Williams est mort d'un cancer.
(1988)
(Animation Director)
(1990)
(Animation Director)
(1976)
(Opening Title Sequence)
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Birth name Richard Edmund Williams
Nationality Canada
Birth 19 march 1933 at Toronto (Canada)
Death 16 august 2019 (at 86 years)
Awards Special Achievement Academy Award
Nationality Canada
Birth 19 march 1933 at Toronto (Canada)
Death 16 august 2019 (at 86 years)
Awards Special Achievement Academy Award
Richard Williams (born March 19, 1933) is a Canadian-British animator. He is best known for serving as animation director on Disney/Amblin's Who Framed Roger Rabbit and for his unfinished feature film The Thief and the Cobbler. He was also a film title sequence designer and animator; his most famous works in this field included the title sequences to What's New, Pussycat? (1965) and title and linking sequences in The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968). He also animated the eponymous cartoon feline for two of the later Pink Panther films.
Richard Williams emigrated from Toronto to Ibiza in 1953 and then to London in 1955. In 1958 he produced the work that boosted his career and won the 1958 BAFTA Award for Animated Film, The Little Island. In the Thames Television documentary "The Thief Who Never Gave Up" (1982), Williams credits animator Bob Godfrey with giving him his start in the business, "Bob Godfrey helped me...I worked in the basement and would do work in kind, and he would let me use the camera...[it was] a barter system". After his early work in the mid-1960s he directed the Academy Award-winning A Christmas Carol (1971), the full-length feature Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure (1977) and the Emmy-winning television film Ziggy's Gift (1982). He was director of animation on Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), winning two more Oscars for his work. He has written an acclaimed animation how-to book, The Animator's Survival Kit, published in 2002 (expanded edition, 2009). Following this, he completed a 9 minute short film titled Circus Drawings. The silent film, with live accompaniment, premiered at the Pordenone Silent Film Festival in Italy in September 2010.
Biography
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Richard Williams commence son travail dans le domaine de l'animation à l'UPA (United Production of America) fin des années 1940, où il côtoie plusieurs artistes notables de l'âge d'or de l'animation américaine tels que Chuck Jones, Ken Harris, Milt Kahl et Art Babbitt. En 1955, il déménage en Espagne et en 1958, son film The Little Island est nommé par la British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).
En 1971, A Christmas Carol, pour lequel il fut réalisateur, remporte un Oscar du cinéma, il passe ensuite au long-métrage Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure (1977) (d'après les poupées créées par Johnny Gruelle), avant de travailler sur Ziggy's Gift (1982), qui remportera un Emmy. En 1988, il est directeur de l'animation pour Qui veut la peau de Roger Rabbit, lui faisant remporter deux Oscars.
Films
Sur le film Qui veut la peau de Roger Rabbit, il partageait la casquette de réalisateur avec Robert Zemeckis (prises de vues réelles), étant pour sa part chargé de l'animation.
Richard Williams est aussi le réalisateur du malchanceux Le Voleur et le Cordonnier, long-métrage d'animation produit à l'époque par Miramax.
Selon la version officielle, l'œuvre ayant été endommagée avant d'être totalement apte à la diffusion (plusieurs fragments égarés en Corée), le grand public n'a jamais pu profiter du film.
La version officieuse dit que le film n'ayant pas respecté le code éthique établi par les grandes majors américaines, ces dernières auraient fait pression sur les cinémas voulant projeter ce film, sous peine de ne pas leur donner les droits de diffusion des prochains films Disney.
La Société Disney a récupéré les droits de l'œuvre, profitant au passage pour copier le design des personnages et les décors (on pense notamment à son Aladdin).
Actuellement aucun moyen de la part des dirigeants de Walt Disney Company n'a été mis en œuvre afin d'assurer une véritable restauration du film et son éventuelle diffusion. Toutefois, après Roy Edward Disney, qui montra un intérêt pour le projet, c'est aujourd'hui au tour de Don Hahn de laisser la porte ouverte à une éventuelle restauration (les dernières nouvelles à ce sujet datant de 2006).
Des séquences de mauvaise qualité de Le Voleur et le Cordonnier circulent çà et là sur le net (comme sur YouTube), ainsi qu'une version reconstituée à partir du scénarimage original connue sous le titre The Thief and the Cobbler: Recobbled Cut tentant de reproduire l'œuvre telle que vue à l'origine par l'auteur, ceci par l'intermédiaire de tests d'animation, de rendus finaux, d'images clés et de simples dessins issus du scénarimage.
Richard Williams est mort d'un cancer.
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Persistence of Vision (2012)
, 1h23Origin Canada
Genres Documentary
Themes Documentary films about business, Documentary films about the visual arts, Documentary films about the film industry
Actors Richard Williams, Charles Fleischer, Art Babbitt, Robin Williams, Howard Blake, Robert Zemeckis
Roles Himself
Rating78%
Animator Richard Williams attempts to finish his masterpiece, a long-term vanity project called The Thief and the Cobbler. Though he did not participate in the making of the film, archival footage of Williams is combined with interviews with his co-workers.
Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009)
, 1h26Directed by Don Hahn
Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Films about films, Documentary films about business, Documentary films about the visual arts, Documentary films about the film industry, Documentary films about cities, Musical films, Children's films
Actors Roy E. Disney, Michael Eisner, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Frank Wells, Howard Ashman, Steven Spielberg
Roles Self (archive footage)
Rating74%
The film covers the fall and rebirth of Disney's animation division, the effects the new corporate team of Michael Eisner, Frank Wells, and Jeffrey Katzenberg had on the division, the competition with Don Bluth's animation studio, the pivotal roles of Who Framed Roger Rabbit and the CAPS system, the introduction of the home video format, and the new-found success the studio had from 1989-1999.
The Thief and the Cobbler (1995)
, 1h31Directed by Richard Williams
Origin Canada
Genres Fantasy, Animation
Actors Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Beals, Jonathan Winters, Hilary Pritchard, Vincent Price, Anthony Quayle
Roles Rire de brigand (non crédité)
Rating70%
The plot summary follows the 1992 workprint version of the film. The film opens with a narrator describing a prosperous city called the Golden City, ruled by the sleepy King Nod and protected by three golden balls atop its tallest minaret. According to a prophecy, the city would fall to a race of warlike, one-eyed monsters, known as "one-eyes", should the balls be removed, and could only be saved by "the simplest soul with the smallest and simplest of things". Living in the city are the good-hearted cobbler Tack, named for the ubiquitous pair of tacks held in his mouth, and a nameless, unsuccessful yet persistent thief. Both characters have no dialogue.
Tummy Trouble (1989)
Directed by Frank Marshall, Rob Minkoff
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
Themes Children's films
Actors Charles Fleischer, Kathleen Turner, Lou Hirsch, April Winchell, Corey Burton, Luq Hamet
Roles Droopy Dog (voice)
Rating71%
Chargé de garder Baby Herman pendant l'absence de « maman », Roger lui offre un hochet, que Herman s'empresse d'avaler. En déplacement aux urgences, les deux compères enchaînent les catastrophes, qui retomberont évidemment toujours sur Roger.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
, 1h44Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, Robert Zemeckis
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Fantasy, Action, Crime, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about films, Mise en scène d'un lapin ou d'un lièvre, Mise en scène d'un rongeur, Mise en scène d'une souris, Buddy films, Children's films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Charles Fleischer, Stubby Kaye, Joanna Cassidy, Lou Hirsch
Roles Droopy (voice)
Rating76%
In 1947, cartoon characters are commonly referred to as "toons" and most work as paid actors in Hollywood. They frequently interact with humans and animals, and dwell in the animated district of Toontown, owned by businessman Marvin Acme. Amongst the toon stars is Roger Rabbit, who does comedy shorts with Baby Herman, but as of late his performances are poor. Meanwhile, R.K. Maroon, Roger’s employer and head of Maroon Studios, hires private detective Eddie Valiant to investigate rumors that Roger’s wife Jessica Rabbit is having an extramarital affair. Eddie himself is an alcoholic, following the murder of his brother Teddy at the hands of a toon. Going to the Ink & Paint Club, Eddie at first believes that Jessica is a rabbit (due to her last name), but surprised when he sees that she's a very attractive woman. He later attempts and manages to snap photographs of Marvin Acme playing patty cake with Jessica, showing them to Maroon and a distraught Roger who vows he and his wife will be happy, before running off.
The Child and the Killer (1959)
, 1h5Directed by Max Varnel
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Crime
Actors Robert Arden, Richard Williams, Patricia Driscoll, Robert Raglan
Rating47%
Joe, a US army officer, is on the run after committing murder. He invades the home of the widowed Peggy, and orders her son Tommy at gunpoint to guide him through the backwaters of the English countryside to safety. But he reckons without U.S. army Captain Mather, who is in love with Tommy's mother.
Heart of a Child (1958)
, 1h13Directed by Clive Donner
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Adventure
Actors Jean Anderson, Donald Pleasence, John Glyn-Jones, Willoughby Wittenham Rees Goddard, Andrew Keir, Richard Williams
Rating58%
Director
The Thief and the Cobbler (1995)
, 1h31Directed by Richard Williams
Origin Canada
Genres Fantasy, Animation
Actors Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Beals, Jonathan Winters, Hilary Pritchard, Vincent Price, Anthony Quayle
Rating70%
The plot summary follows the 1992 workprint version of the film. The film opens with a narrator describing a prosperous city called the Golden City, ruled by the sleepy King Nod and protected by three golden balls atop its tallest minaret. According to a prophecy, the city would fall to a race of warlike, one-eyed monsters, known as "one-eyes", should the balls be removed, and could only be saved by "the simplest soul with the smallest and simplest of things". Living in the city are the good-hearted cobbler Tack, named for the ubiquitous pair of tacks held in his mouth, and a nameless, unsuccessful yet persistent thief. Both characters have no dialogue.
Ziggy's Gift (1982)
Directed by Richard Williams
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
Themes Christmas films
Actors Tony Giorgio, Jack Hanrahan
Rating78%
Ziggy (who does not say any dialogue in the special) and his faithful dog Fuzz take a job as a street Santa to raise money for the poor. Surrounded by crooked Santas, sneaky thieves and a suspicious cop, Ziggy remains honest and kind.
, 1h25Directed by Richard Williams
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Musical, Animation
Themes Jeu, Seafaring films, Films about music and musicians, Transport films, Pirate films, Musical films, Films about toys, Children's films
Actors Didi Conn, Mark Linn-Baker, Mason Adams, Allen Swift, George S. Irving, Arnold Stang
Rating66%
In 1974, Raggedy Ann is the beloved doll of Marcella, along with her brother Raggedy Andy and a whole nursery full of colorful toys. Whenever Marcella leaves the room, the dolls come to life. On Marcella's seventh birthday, a new doll named Babette, arrives from Paris, France to New Hampshire. Babette is a spoiled girl who is unaware she is a doll, but the friendly Raggedy Ann does everything she can to make Babette feel at home. Soon, however, the Captain Contagious, who lives in Marcella's snow globe, becomes smitten with Babette and kidnaps her. Raggedy Ann and Andy set off to try to rescue her before Marcella discovers Babette is gone. Out in the world outside the nursery, the two meet the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees, a blue toy camel who has been cast off by past owners and is now heartbroken and lonely. Raggedy Ann assures him a home with Marcella, and he joins their rescue party.
A Christmas Carol (1971)
, 25minutesDirected by Richard Williams
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Fantasy, Animation
Themes Christmas films, Time travel films, Ghost films
Actors Alastair Sim, Michael Hordern, Melvyn Hayes, Joan Sims, Michael Redgrave, Diana Quick
Rating75%
The Little Island (1958)
, 33minutesDirected by Richard Williams
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Animation
Rating71%
The film features three men, who each only believe in one thing, one in Good, one in Truth, and one in Beauty. They will be referred to by these titles in the article. They cast themselves onto a small island where they sit next to each other. Many days pass on the island, and they soon choose to express themselves. It starts in small ways, simply making noise. The three quickly start to annoy each other, and they soon stop. As more time passes, however, they begin to express their idea.
Scriptwriter
The Thief and the Cobbler (1995)
, 1h31Directed by Richard Williams
Origin Canada
Genres Fantasy, Animation
Actors Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Beals, Jonathan Winters, Hilary Pritchard, Vincent Price, Anthony Quayle
Rating70%
The plot summary follows the 1992 workprint version of the film. The film opens with a narrator describing a prosperous city called the Golden City, ruled by the sleepy King Nod and protected by three golden balls atop its tallest minaret. According to a prophecy, the city would fall to a race of warlike, one-eyed monsters, known as "one-eyes", should the balls be removed, and could only be saved by "the simplest soul with the smallest and simplest of things". Living in the city are the good-hearted cobbler Tack, named for the ubiquitous pair of tacks held in his mouth, and a nameless, unsuccessful yet persistent thief. Both characters have no dialogue.
The Little Island (1958)
, 33minutesDirected by Richard Williams
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Animation
Roles Writer
Rating71%
The film features three men, who each only believe in one thing, one in Good, one in Truth, and one in Beauty. They will be referred to by these titles in the article. They cast themselves onto a small island where they sit next to each other. Many days pass on the island, and they soon choose to express themselves. It starts in small ways, simply making noise. The three quickly start to annoy each other, and they soon stop. As more time passes, however, they begin to express their idea.
Producer
The Thief and the Cobbler (1995)
, 1h31Directed by Richard Williams
Origin Canada
Genres Fantasy, Animation
Actors Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Beals, Jonathan Winters, Hilary Pritchard, Vincent Price, Anthony Quayle
Roles Producer
Rating70%
The plot summary follows the 1992 workprint version of the film. The film opens with a narrator describing a prosperous city called the Golden City, ruled by the sleepy King Nod and protected by three golden balls atop its tallest minaret. According to a prophecy, the city would fall to a race of warlike, one-eyed monsters, known as "one-eyes", should the balls be removed, and could only be saved by "the simplest soul with the smallest and simplest of things". Living in the city are the good-hearted cobbler Tack, named for the ubiquitous pair of tacks held in his mouth, and a nameless, unsuccessful yet persistent thief. Both characters have no dialogue.