John Whitney Sr.

Born: 1917-04-08

Birthplace: Pasadena, California, USA.

Biography

John Whitney, Sr. (April 8, 1917—September 22, 1995) was an American animator, composer and inventor, widely considered to be one of the 'fathers' of computer animation.

Known For

Home Movies 1971-81
Birth of a Nation
Free Radicals: A History of Experimental Film
Matrix
Abstract Cinema
Arabesque
Permutations
Catalog
Moon Drum
Hot House

Top Movie Credits

Home Movies 1971-81
Birth of a Nation Self
Free Radicals: A History of Experimental Film Himself (archive footage)
Matrix Director
Abstract Cinema Himself
Arabesque Director
Permutations Director
Catalog Director
Moon Drum Director
Hot House Director