About Robert Balser
Lived 1927 – 2016 (aged 88). Robert Balser was an American animation director and animator.
Robert Edward "Bob" Balser (March 25, 1927 – January 4, 2016) was an American animator and animation director. Balser, together with co-director Jack Stokes, are best known as the animation directors for the 1968 film, Yellow Submarine, which was inspired by the music of the Beatles. He also directed the animated "Den" sequence of the 1981 film, Heavy Metal.
Early life Balser was born on March 25, 1927, in Rochester, New York. His memorial service was held at the Marina City Club in Marina del Rey, California, on January 16, 2016.
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Who was Robert Balser?
American animator and animation director (1927-2016)
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Robert Balser was born on 25 March 1927.
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Robert Balser died on 4 January 2016.
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Robert Balser was an animation director and animator.
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