Date of Birth
19 March 1933,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Spouse
| Imogen Sutton |
(? - present) |
Trade Mark
The use of 3-D perspective movement in animation. i.e. the crane-down shot in A Christmas Carol, the staircase chase in Raggedy Ann & Andy, most of Who Framed Roger Rabbit and The Thief and the Cobbler
Trivia
Father of Alexander Williams
Designed the famous logo from "The Graduate" (1967) depicting Dustin Hoffman beneath Anne Bancroft's leg.
Ottawa International Animation Festival first prize in the category "Promotional Films" for Jovan "The Power". [1978]
Father of Claire Williams (III).
Was already earning a living as a commercial artist at age 16.
Spent two years in Spain painting and playing the trumpet in a jazz band.
Both of his parents were illustrators.
Moved to London, England at age 22.
Personal Quotes
"We all have about 16 personalities going; if we're lucky, one cohesive one."
"When in doubt, draw the client... or the client's wife... or girlfriend... or boyfriend."
[On working on Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure (1977)] "The lesson I learned was the Golden Rule: 'Whoever has the gold makes the rules.'"

Serena Williams, Richard Williams

Richard Williams