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Kaj Pindal

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Kaj Pindal

Born
Died
(aged 91)
Birthplace
Copenhagen, Denmark
Credits
23 titles

Biography

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.

Latest project Best work, ranked IMDb

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 1

YearTitleRole
2022 The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox Film Self (archive footage)

Crew credits 22

YearTitleJob
2004 Peep and the Big Wide World TV Producer, Creator (120 ep)
1999 Werner - Volles Rooäää!!! Film Animation
1990 Karate Kids Film Animation
1988 Peep and the Big Wide World Film Writer, Director, Animation, Editor
1984 Anijam Film Animation
1983 Twice Upon a Time Film Animation
1979 Caninabis Film Writer, Director, Producer
1973 Man: The Polluter Film Director
1973 Horsing Around Film Director
1972 The Underground Movie Film Story
1970 The City (Osaka) Film Director
1970 Where There's Smoke Film Director
1968 King Size Film Director
1968 Fluxes Film Animation
1967 What on Earth! Film Writer, Director
1967 Volcano Film Director
1967 Dynamite Film Director
1967 Fringe Benefits Film Director
1966 Funeral Film Director
1962 Pot-pourri Film Director
1962 The Peep Show Film Director
1960 Appetizers Film Director
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