Richard Williams, an Oscar-winning animator best known for creating Roger Rabbit, died on Friday. He was 86.
His family announced that he passed away in his Bristol, U.K. home, according to The Guardian.
Williams, who was born in Toronto and moved to the U.K. in the 1950s, won three Oscars and three BAFTAs. He is most notable for his work as the animation director on Robert Zemeckis’ 1988 film “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” which starred Bob Hoskins and Christopher Lloyd. Roger and Jessica Rabbit are two of his many creations.
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The film is considered a landmark achievement for blending live-action with animation, earning $330 million at the box office. Williams won two Oscars for that film for Best Visual Effects and a Special Achievement Oscar. He also won a visual affects BAFTA.
Williams is also...
His family announced that he passed away in his Bristol, U.K. home, according to The Guardian.
Williams, who was born in Toronto and moved to the U.K. in the 1950s, won three Oscars and three BAFTAs. He is most notable for his work as the animation director on Robert Zemeckis’ 1988 film “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” which starred Bob Hoskins and Christopher Lloyd. Roger and Jessica Rabbit are two of his many creations.
Also Read: Peter Fonda, Two-Time Oscar Nominee and Star of 'Easy Rider,' Dies at 79
The film is considered a landmark achievement for blending live-action with animation, earning $330 million at the box office. Williams won two Oscars for that film for Best Visual Effects and a Special Achievement Oscar. He also won a visual affects BAFTA.
Williams is also...
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