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词条 Gwen Wetzler
释义

  1. Early years

  2. Career

  3. Selected filmography

     Films  Television 

  4. References

  5. External links

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Gwen Wetzler is an American producer, director and animator and is best known as the first woman to produce and direct animation for a major network.

Early years

At a young age while growing up in Erie, Pennsylvania, Gwen Wetzler found her love of art. During high school Wetzler would paint signs for local businesses because of her artistic ability and steady hand. In the early 1950s Gwen was married and moved from Pennsylvania to suburban Los Angeles. In 1955 she started in the animation business at Disney[1] as an in between animator on such classics as Sleeping Beauty and Lady and the Tramp.

Career

In 1977, after 20 years at Disney, Wetzler became the first woman to direct and produce animation at major studios including MGM, Warner Bros. and the Hanna-Barbera Studios.[1][2]

Wetzler's directorial debut was on Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids which led to further projects. Other directed titles include The Transformers, The New Adventures of Batman, My Little Pony,[3] The New Archie/Sabrina Hour, Flash Gordon and Sport Billy among others. Her later directorial work included He-Man and the Masters of the Universe,[3]{{rp|244}} She-Ra, Spawn, Tiny Toon Adventures, and The Series.[4][5]

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 antimating 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

Films

Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman (2000)

Role: Animation Timing Director

The Sissy Duckling (1999)

Role: Timing Director

An All Dogs Christmas Carol (1998)

Role: Timing and Sheet Director

Adventures in Slumberland (1992)

Role: Timing Director

My Little Pony (1986)

Role: Animation Director

Skeletor's Revenge (1986)

Role: Director - Segment - The Cat and the Spider

The Secret of the Sword (1985)

Role: Director

We Think the World is Round (1984)

Role: Animator

Mighty Mouse in the Great Space Chase (1983)

Role: Director

A Snow White Christmas (1982)

Role: Animator

Television

Dragon Tales (2002)

Role: Other

Henny Penny: An Animated Special From "The Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child" Series (2000)

Role: Other

Rip Van Winkle: An Animated Special From the "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child" Series (2000)

Role: Other

Robinita Hood: An Animated Special From the "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child" Series (2000)

Role: Other

Sissy Duckling (2000)

Role: Other

Frog Princess: An Animated Special From the "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child" Series (2000)

Role: Other

Happy Prince: An Animated Special From "The Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child" Series (2000)

Role: Other

Empress's Nightingale: An Animated Special From "The Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child" Series (2000)

Role: Other

Three Little Pigs: From the Series "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child" (1999)

Role: Other

The Lionhearts (1999)

Role: Animator

Todd McFarlane's Spawn (1999)

Role: Other

All Dogs Go to Heaven (1998)

Role: Sheet Director

G.I. Joe: Extreme (1997)

Role: Other

Little Orphan Annie's Very Animated Christmas 1995

Director

The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (Animated Series) (1996)

Animation Director

Princess of Power (1986)

Role: Director

The New Adventures of Flash Gordon (1983)

Role: Director

The Greatest Adventure of All (1983)

Role: Director

Batman and the Super Seven (1981)

Role: Director

Super Witch (1978)

Role: Animation Director

The New Adventures of Batman (1978)

Role: Director

References

1. ^Art House touts youth talent
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2000/mar/19/entertainment/ca-10274/3 |title=Move Over, Old Men - Page 3 - Los Angeles Times |publisher=Articles.latimes.com |date=2000-03-19 |accessdate=2012-08-15}}
3. ^{{cite book|author=Jerry Beck|title=The Animated Movie Guide|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fTI1yeZd-tkC&pg=PR17|accessdate=14 August 2012|date=28 October 2005|publisher=Chicago Review Press|isbn=978-1-55652-591-9|pages=176}}
4. ^{{cite web | url = https://movies.nytimes.com/person/116528/Gwen-Wetzler/filmography | title = NYT's Filmography | accessdate = 2012-08-15 | authorlink = Gwen Wetzler | year = 2010 | work = The New York Times}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.catalystagency.com/CLIENTS/CREDITS/MILLERcredits2.htm |title=Linda Miller |publisher=Catalystagency.com |date=2000-03-19 |accessdate=2012-08-15}}
6. ^{{cite news | first = Angela | last = Randazzo | title = 'Salon' bonds and inspires artists | date = 6 Aug 2010 | url = http://www.simivalleyacorn.com/news/2010-08-06/Neighbors/Salon_bonds_and_inspires_artists.html | work = The Simi Valley Acorn | accessdate = 2012-08-15}}
7. ^{{cite book|author1=Ann Catherine Paietta|author2=Jean L. Kauppila|title=Animals on Screen and Radio: An Annotated Sourcebook|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rpTeSKkdTE4C&pg=PA187|accessdate=14 August 2012|year=1994|publisher=Scarecrow Press|isbn=978-0-8108-2939-8|pages=187–}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.allmovie.com/artist/gwen-wetzler-p116528 |title=Gwen Wetzler movies, photos, movie reviews, filmography, and biography |publisher=AllMovie |date= |accessdate=2012-08-15}}

External links

  • {{IMDb name|0923252}}
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