Kaj Pindal

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.

Born:

Dec 1, 1927 In Copenhagen, Denmark

Movie/TV Credits:

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First Appeared:

In the movie The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox 2022-05-12

Latest Project:

Movie The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox 2022-05-12