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Ian Moo-Young

b. 1943

Jamaican artist

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About Ian Moo-Young

Born 1943.

Ian Moo-Young is an animator and graphic design artist.

His talents were noticed at an early age in Kingston Jamaica and he received a scholarship from the British Council to study at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design.

Moo-Young has enjoyed a long and varied career. A pioneer of British animation, he also had great success in the field of advertising, and his pioneering work led to a Bafta nomination in 1979 for "Read All About It". Whilst providing animation for "Kama Sutra Rides Again" he worked under Bob Godfrey, best known for his work on Roobarb. He made TV commercials for Swissair, Kellogg's Rice Krispies, British Rail, Club Med and the first-ever on-air tampon commercial.

Moo-Young resides in Canada with his wife.

Filmography

Title Role Television Licence Evasion Director Pavlov/Pavlova, Dom Sweet Dom, Tchai/Tchaikovsky Director Shell: Drop Director Kelloggs: Breakfast Sounds Director Sanyo: Beach Director Fitness Magazine Director Trebor Dandies: Norman Normal Director Ian Moo Young (1985) Interviewee The Princess and the Pea (1984) Series Producer Radio Stars (1983) Director History of Grease (1983) Director The Four Musicians (1982) Director/Animator The Princess and the Pea (1982) Director/Animator Rapunzel (1982) Director/Animator The Emperor's New Clothes (1982) Director/Animator Puss in Boots (1982) Director/Animator The Ugly Duckling (1982) Director/Animator Omnibus [09/05/82] Graphic Designer The Vital Link (1981) Animator Pavlov/Pavlova (1980) Director The Chord Sharp (1980) A film by Charlie Muffin (1979) Titles The World of Netlon (1978) Animator The Ballad of Lucy Jordan (1975) Director of Photography Great (1975) Animator/Graphic Designer Alice in Label Land (1974) Food and Packages Making Music Together (1973) Assistant Animator Kama Sutra Rides Again (1971) Animation The Ballad of Lucy Jordan (1970) Director/Writer/Camera/Animator Lucy Jordan (1970) Director The Electron's Tale (1970) Animator Henry 9 'til 5 (1970) Animation & Artwork

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Who is Ian Moo-Young?

Jamaican artist

When was Ian Moo-Young born?

Ian Moo-Young was born on 29 January 1943 in Kingston.

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Β· Wikipedia: Ian Moo-Young

Β· Wikidata: Q17517241

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