Kaj Pindal
Visual Effects
- Born
- December 1, 1927 · Copenhagen, Denmark
- Died
- June 28, 2019 (age 91)
Kaj Pindal was a Danish-Canadian animator and educator renowned for his distinctive animation style and contributions to the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). He began his career in Denmark, creating anti-Hitler cartoons during World War II, which led to his relocation to Canada. At the NFB, Pindal co-directed the Academy Award-nominated short What on Earth! (1967) and created Peep and the Big Wide World (1988), which later inspired a television series. His work is characterized by wit and a unique cartoon style, leaving a lasting impact on the animation industry.
Known for
Werner - Volles Rooäää!!!
September 16, 1999
Twice Upon a Time
August 5, 1983
What on Earth!
January 1, 1967
Caninabis
February 10, 1979
Fluxes
January 1, 1968
Karate Kids
June 13, 1990
Horsing Around
January 1, 1973
Pot-pourri
April 7, 1962
Appetizers
January 1, 1960
Peep and the Big Wide World
January 1, 1988
The Peep Show
January 1, 1962
The City (Osaka)
March 14, 1970
Behind the camera21
- 1999Werner - Volles Rooäää!!! Animation
- 1990Karate Kids Animation
- 1988Peep and the Big Wide World Director, Animation, Writer, Editor
- 1984Anijam Animation
- 1983Twice Upon a Time Animation
- 1979Caninabis Writer, Director, Producer
- 1973Man: The Polluter Director
- 1973Horsing Around Director
- 1972The Underground Movie Story
- 1970The City (Osaka)