Bob Godfrey
Biography: Roland Frederick Godfrey MBE (27 May 1921 – 21 February 2013), known as Bob Godfrey, was an English animator whose career spanned more than fifty years. He is probably best known for the children's cartoon series Roobarb (1974), Noah and Nelly in... SkylArk (1976–77) and Henry's Cat (1983–93) and for the Trio chocolate biscuit advertisements shown in the UK during the early 1980s. However, he also produced a BAFTA and Academy award-winning short film Great (1975), a humorous biography of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Further Academy Awards nominations received were for Kama Sutra Rides Again (1971), Dream Doll (1979), with Zlatko Grgic, and Small Talk (1994) with animator Kevin Baldwin.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: May 27, 1921
Deathday: February 21, 2013
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Secrets of British Animation
2018-11-19
Secrets of British Animation
Overview: BBC Four’s new documentary takes us on a journey through more than a century of animation. It examines the creative and technical inventiveness of some of the great animation pioneers who have worked in Britain – trailblazing talents such as Len Lye, John Halas and Joy Batchelor, Joanna Quinn, and Bristol’s world-conquering Aardman Animations.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-11-19
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The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
1968-09-11
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
Overview: Harriet Blossom is married to Robert Blossom, a businessman who'd rather spend the night at his bra factory than at home with her. One day, Harriet's sewing machine breaks, so Robert sends a repairman, Ambrose, to fix it. It's lust at first sight for Harriet, who convinces Ambrose to hide out in the attic for a tryst. When her new beau shows no desire to leave, the pair begin a years-long love affair right under Robert's nose.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-09-11
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Bride and Groom
1955-01-01
Bride and Groom
Overview: I now pronounce you... animated! Newlyweds meet a nuisance in an playful mix of cartoon comedy and real-life actors, including Roobarb legend Bob Godfrey.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-01-01
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Henry 9 'til 5
1970-01-01
Henry 9 'til 5
Overview: A boring commuter fantasises about his sex life; when he gets home he is too exhausted to make love to his sexy wife.
Genres: Comedy Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-01-01
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Battle of New Orleans
1960-01-01
Battle of New Orleans
Overview: Sped up footage of musicians fighting on a stretch of mudflats.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-01-01
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The Craftsmen: Bob Godfrey - Film Animator
The Craftsmen: Bob Godfrey - Film Animator
Overview: Bob Godfrey shared his deep passion for animation.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
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A Hard Day's Night
1964-07-07
A Hard Day's Night
Overview: Capturing John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr in their electrifying element, 'A Hard Day's Night' is a wildly irreverent journey through this pastiche of a day in the life of The Beatles during 1964. The band have to use all their guile and wit to avoid the pursuing fans and press to reach their scheduled television performance, in spite of Paul's troublemaking grandfather and Ringo's arrest.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-07-07
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Honestly It's the Story of My Life
1988-01-01
Honestly It's the Story of My Life
Overview: A down-to-earth portrait of art school life.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-01-01
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Know Your Europeans: The United Kingdom
1994-01-01
Know Your Europeans: The United Kingdom
Overview: Set to Gilbert and Sullivan tunes, a musical cartoon attempts to describe the character of the British nation, with occasional interruptions by Prince Charles.
Genres: Animation Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-01-01
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Two off the Cuff
1969-01-02
Two off the Cuff
Overview: A pair of irreverent shorts. In "Masks," a sad man hides behind a happy mask. In "Happenings," a bored man stands around waiting for something to happen.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-01-02
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40 Great Years
2018-11-01
40 Great Years
Overview: A behind-the-scenes look at the techniques and methods used to create Bob Godfrey's Oscar-winning short film 'Great' (1975).
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-11-01
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Help!
1965-07-29
Help!
Overview: An obscure Eastern cult that practices human sacrifice pursues Ringo after he unknowingly puts on a ceremonial ring (that, of course, won't come off). On top of that, a pair of mad scientists, members of Scotland Yard, and a beautiful but dead-eyed assassin all have their own plans for the Fab Four.
Genres: Comedy Music Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-07-29
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What is Animation?
2014-08-07
What is Animation?
Overview: Veteran British animator Bob Godfrey (1921-2013) answers the question "What Is Animation?" His answer is by turns witty, iconoclastic and insightful and all the while is acted out by a tiny man in a bowler hat.
Genres: Animation Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-08-07
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L'art pour l'art
1966-01-01
L'art pour l'art
Overview: Art for art's sake.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-01-01
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