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Biography
William Gale Vinton was an American animator and filmmaker. Vinton was best known for his Claymation work, alongside creating iconic characters such as The California Raisins. He was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning once. He also accepted several Emmy and Clio Awards for his studio's work.
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Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Animated Short Film · 1975
- Academy Award — Best Visual Effects · 1986 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Animated Short Film · 1983 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Animated Short Film · 1982 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Animated Short Film · 1979 · nominated
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- Academy Award — Best Animated Short Film · 1975 · nominated
Filmography10 titles
Light & Magic
2022as Self (archive footage)
2022as Self (archive footage)
Claymation Christmas Celebration
1987Director, Producer
1987Director, Producer
Moonwalker
1988Director, Producer
1988Director, Producer
The PJs
1999Executive Producer
1999Executive Producer
Claydream
2022as Self (archive footage)
2022as Self (archive footage)
The Adventures of Mark Twain
1985as Dan'l Webster (voice)
1985as Dan'l Webster (voice)
Return to Oz
1985Animation Director
1985Animation Director
Animation Outlaws
2019as Self
2019as Self
The Wild
2006Executive Producer
2006Executive Producer
Adventures in Plymptoons!
2011as Self
2011as Self