Bob Godfrey(1921-2013)

Director
Animation Department
Producer

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Bob Godfrey was born on 27 January 1921 in West Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. He was a director and producer, known for Great (Isambard Kingdom Brunel) (1975), Henry's Cat (1983) and Kama Sutra Rides Again (1971). He was married to Beryl. He died on 21 February 2013.

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Won 1 Oscar
- 8 wins & 5 nominations total

Known for

Great (Isambard Kingdom Brunel) (1975)

Great (Isambard Kingdom Brunel)

6.6

Short

Director

1975

Henry's Cat (1983)

6.7

TV Series

Director

Kama Sutra Rides Again (1971)

Kama Sutra Rides Again

5.8

Short

Director

1971

Henry 9 'til 5 (1970)

6.9

Short

Director

1970

Credits

Director

Know Your Europeans: The United Kingdom
6.6
Video
- Director
- 2006
The Best of Zagreb Film - Volume Four: Nudity Required
Video
- Director (segment : "Dream Doll)
- 2000
The Cartoons of Bob Godfrey
Video
- Director
- 2000
Millennium: The Musical
TV Movie
- Director
- 1999
Cartoon Sushi
7.4
TV Series
- Director (segment The Many Deaths of Norman Spittal)
- 1997
Kevin Saves the World
Short
- Director
- 1996
Small Talk
5.7
Short
- Director
- 1994
Arga
TV Series
- Director
- 1993–2003
The Bunbury Tails
TV Series
- Director
- 1992
Wicked Willie Rides Again!
Video
- Director
- 1991
Happy Birthday Switzerland
6.4
Short
- Director
- 1990
Wicked Willie
6.9
TV Movie
- Director
- 1990
Revolution - La Belle France
5.8
Short
- Director
- 1989
Beaks to the Grindstone
Short
- Director
- 1985
Henry's Cat
6.7
TV Series
- Director
- 1983–1984

Animation Department

Wicked Willie Rides Again!
Video
- animator
- 1991
Wicked Willie
6.9
TV Movie
- animator
- 1990
Viz: The Documentary
7.7
TV Movie
- animator
- 1990
The Poddington Peas
6.6
TV Series
- animator
- 1989
Henry's Cat
6.7
TV Series
- animator
- 1983–1984
Instant Sex
6.5
Short
- background artist
- 1980
Bio Woman
7.0
Short
- background artist
- trace and paint artist
- 1980
Noah and Nelly in... SkylArk
7.2
TV Series
- animator
- 1976
Great (Isambard Kingdom Brunel)
6.6
Short
- animator
- background artist
- layout artist
- 1975
Roobarb
7.0
TV Series
- animator
- unit director
- 1974
Is This a Record?
6.5
Short
- animator
- 1973
Emerson, Lake and Palmer on Tour
6.9
- titles animation
- 1973
The Love Ban
4.8
- animator
- 1973
Sex, Love and Marriage
- animator
- 1972
Kama Sutra Rides Again
5.8
Short
- animator
- 1971

Producer

Personal details

Alternative name
- Robert Godfrey
Born
- January 27, 1921
- West Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
Died
- February 21, 2013
Spouse
- Beryl1947 - February 21, 2013 (his death, 4 children)

Did you know

Trivia
His voice became well-known in Britain through his Esso Blue commercials.

Quotes
Great animation can never save a bad story but a good story can save bad animation.

FAQ10

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