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John R. Dilworth

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Animation Department
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John R. Dilworth was born on 14 February 1963 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a writer and director, known for The Dirdy Birdy (1994), The Chicken from Outer Space (1996) and Courage the Cowardly Dog (1999).
BornFebruary 14, 1963
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 42 wins & 8 nominations total

    Known for

    The Dirdy Birdy (1994)
    The Dirdy Birdy
    7.4
    Short
    • Writer
    • 1994
    The Chicken from Outer Space (1996)
    The Chicken from Outer Space
    7.6
    Short
    • Writer
    • 1996
    Courage the Cowardly Dog (1999)
    Courage the Cowardly Dog
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)
    Catch of the Day (2000)
    Catch of the Day
    7.0
    Short
    • Writer
    • 2000

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Matthew Lillard, Marty Grabstein, and Frank Welker in Straight Outta Nowhere: Scooby-Doo! Meets Courage the Cowardly Dog (2021)
      Straight Outta Nowhere: Scooby-Doo! Meets Courage the Cowardly Dog
      6.3
      Video
      • created by: "Courage the Cowardly Dog"
      • 2021
    • John R. Dilworth in Goose in High Heels (2017)
      Goose in High Heels
      8.1
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2017
    • Peg+Cat (2013)
      Peg+Cat
      7.8
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2016
    • The Dirdy Birdy Redux (2014)
      The Dirdy Birdy Redux
      7.6
      Short
      • story
      • writer
      • 2014
    • The Fog of Courage (2014)
      The Fog of Courage
      7.1
      Short
      • written by
      • 2014
    • Bunny Bashing
      5.5
      Short
      • written by
      • 2011
    • Rinky Dink (2009)
      Rinky Dink
      6.2
      Short
      • written by
      • 2009
    • Random! Cartoons (2007)
      Random! Cartoons
      7.0
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2009
    • The Return of Sergeant Pecker
      Short
      • scenario (as Pierre Delarue)
      • 2006
    • John R. Dilworth in Life in Transition (2005)
      Life in Transition
      6.8
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2005
    • Cartoon Network: Block Party (2004)
      Cartoon Network: Block Party
      5.8
      Video Game
      • characters and works of Courage the Cowardly Dog by
      • 2004
    • Cartoon Network Speedway (2003)
      Cartoon Network Speedway
      6.6
      Video Game
      • characters and works of Courage the Cowardly Dog by
      • 2003
    • Courage the Cowardly Dog (1999)
      Courage the Cowardly Dog
      8.3
      TV Series
      • creator
      • created by
      • written by ...
      • 1999–2002
    • The Mousochist (2001)
      The Mousochist
      6.3
      Short
      • written by
      • 2001
    • Sesame Street (1969)
      Sesame Street
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 1997–2001

    Director

    • Howl If You Love Me
      6.7
      Short
      • Director
      • 2024
    • John R. Dilworth in Goose in High Heels (2017)
      Goose in High Heels
      8.1
      Short
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Who Am I? A Philosophical Inquiry
      Short
      • Director
      • 2015
    • The Dirdy Birdy Redux (2014)
      The Dirdy Birdy Redux
      7.6
      Short
      • Director
      • 2014
    • The Fog of Courage (2014)
      The Fog of Courage
      7.1
      Short
      • Director
      • 2014
    • Bunny Bashing
      5.5
      Short
      • Director
      • 2011
    • Rinky Dink (2009)
      Rinky Dink
      6.2
      Short
      • Director
      • 2009
    • Random! Cartoons (2007)
      Random! Cartoons
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2009
    • The Return of Sergeant Pecker
      Short
      • Director (as Pierre Delarue)
      • 2006
    • Green Screen Show (2004)
      Green Screen Show
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2005
    • John R. Dilworth in Life in Transition (2005)
      Life in Transition
      6.8
      Short
      • Director
      • 2005
    • Courage the Cowardly Dog (1999)
      Courage the Cowardly Dog
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1999–2002
    • The Mousochist (2001)
      The Mousochist
      6.3
      Short
      • Director
      • 2001
    • Sesame Street (1969)
      Sesame Street
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1997–2001
    • Catch of the Day (2000)
      Catch of the Day
      7.0
      Short
      • Director
      • 2000

    Animation Department

    • Howl If You Love Me
      6.7
      Short
      • animator
      • 2024
    • The Dirdy Birdy Redux (2014)
      The Dirdy Birdy Redux
      7.6
      Short
      • animator
      • 2014
    • The Fog of Courage (2014)
      The Fog of Courage
      7.1
      Short
      • animator
      • 2014
    • Bunny Bashing
      5.5
      Short
      • animator
      • 2011
    • Rinky Dink (2009)
      Rinky Dink
      6.2
      Short
      • 2D computer animator
      • 2009
    • Random! Cartoons (2007)
      Random! Cartoons
      7.0
      TV Series
      • additional animator
      • layout artist
      • sheet timer
      • 2009
    • Sesame Street (1969)
      Sesame Street
      8.1
      TV Series
      • animator
      • 1997–2008
    • The Return of Sergeant Pecker
      Short
      • animator (as Pierre Delarue)
      • 2006
    • John R. Dilworth in Life in Transition (2005)
      Life in Transition
      6.8
      Short
      • animator
      • 2005
    • Paula Abdul in Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves (2003)
      Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves
      6.8
      Video
      • animator (uncredited)
      • 2003
    • A Little Curious (1998)
      A Little Curious
      7.3
      TV Series
      • director
      • animator
      • 2000
    • Catch of the Day (2000)
      Catch of the Day
      7.0
      Short
      • animator
      • 2000
    • Hector the Get Over Cat (1998)
      Hector the Get Over Cat
      6.6
      Short
      • animator
      • 1998
    • Noodles and Nedd (1997)
      Noodles and Nedd
      7.1
      Short
      • animator
      • 1997
    • The Chicken from Outer Space (1996)
      The Chicken from Outer Space
      7.6
      Short
      • animator
      • layout artist
      • timing director
      • 1996

    Videos1

    Rinky Dink
    Full Movie 4:42
    Rinky Dink

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Pierre Delarue
    • Born
      • February 14, 1963
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Relatives
        Jim P. Dilworth(Sibling)
    • Other works
      Wraparounds for "The Ren & Stimpy Show" VHS tape, "Have Yourself a Stinky Little Christmas" - director, producer, writer, animator

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      According to a Cartoon Network trivia activity book, his favorite animated film that inspired him to become an animator was Fritz the Cat (1972).

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