- Born
- DiedFebruary 21, 2013 (undisclosed)
- Birth nameRoland Frederick Godfrey
- Bob Godfrey was born on January 27, 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 February 21, 2013.
- SpouseBeryl(1947 - February 21, 2013) (his death, 4 children)
- His voice became well-known in Britain through his Esso Blue commercials.
- He was awarded the M.B.E. (Member of the Order of The British Empire) in 1986 for his services to the Film Industry in Australia.
- His cousin is writer A.C.H. Smith.
- Worked as a graphic artist in the 1930's, before joining the GB Animation Unit, financed by the Rank Organisation.
- Served with the Royal Marines during World War II and took part in the D-Day landings in Normandy.
- Great animation can never save a bad story but a good story can save bad animation.
- Great illustrators don't always make great animators. I've known people who couldn't draw at all who were great animators. You can always spot the ones with real talent. They don't listen to you. (in a 2001 interview with the Guardian)
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