Gwen Wetzler
Gwen Sandiff Wetzler | |
|---|---|
| Born | Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television animation producer, director, and animator. |
| Years active | 1955–present |
Gwen Wetzler is an American
for a major network.Early years
At a young age while growing up in
.Career
In 1977, after 20 years at Disney, Wetzler became the first woman to direct and produce animation at major studios including
Wetzler's directorial debut was on
In the 1980s, Wetzler became the first woman to produce animation for a major studio; she produced The Transformers, Jem, and The Legend of Prince Valiant.[6]
Along with directing, producing, and animating series, Wetzler also worked on feature full-length feature films such as Mighty Mouse.[7]
Gwen Wetzler retired from the animation industry in the early 2000s, giving her time to focus primarily on her artwork.[8]
Selected filmography
 | This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (March 2022) |
Films
- Animator of A Snow White Christmas (1982)
- Director of Mighty Mouse in the Great Space Chase (1983)
- Animator of We Think the World is Round (1984)
- Director of The Secret of the Sword (1985)
- Director - Segment - The Cat and the Spider of Skeletor's Revenge (1986)
- Animation Director of My Little Pony (1986)
- Timing Director of Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (1992)
- Timing and Sheet Director of An All Dogs Christmas Carol (1998)
- Timing Director of The Sissy Duckling (1999)
- Animation Timing Director of Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman (2000)
Television
- Director of The New Adventures of Batman (1978)
- Animation Director of Super Witch (1978)
- Director of Batman and the Super Seven (1981)
- Director of Flash Gordon: The Greatest Adventure of All (1983)
- Director of The New Adventures of Flash Gordon (1983)
- Director of She-Ra: Princess of Power (1986)
- Sheet Director of All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989)
- Animation Director of The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (Animated Series) (1996)
- Director of Little Orphan Annie's Very Animated Christmas (1995)
- G.I. Joe: Extreme (1997)
- Todd McFarlane's Spawn (1999)
- Animator in The Lionhearts (1999)
- Three Little Pigs: From the Series "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child" (1999)
- Empress's Nightingale: An Animated Special From "The Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child" Series (2000)
- Happy Prince: An Animated Special From "The Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child" Series (2000)
- Frog Princess: An Animated Special From the "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child" Series (2000)
- Sissy Duckling (2000)
- Robinita Hood: An Animated Special From the "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child" Series (2000)
- Rip Van Winkle: An Animated Special From the "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child" Series (2000)
- Henny Penny: An Animated Special From "The Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child" Series (2000)
- Dragon Tales (2002)
References
- ^ a b Art House touts youth talent
- ^ "Move Over, Old Men - Page 3 - Los Angeles Times". Articles.latimes.com. 2000-03-19. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-55652-591-9. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
- ^ "NYT's Filmography". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2010. Archived from the original on 2013-01-30. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
- ^ "Linda Miller". Catalystagency.com. 2000-03-19. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
- ^ Randazzo, Angela (6 Aug 2010). "'Salon' bonds and inspires artists". The Simi Valley Acorn. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
- ISBN 978-0-8108-2939-8. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
- ^ "Gwen Wetzler movies, photos, movie reviews, filmography, and biography". AllMovie. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
External links
- Gwen Wetzler at IMDb