Background
Williams, Richard was born on March 19, 1933 in Toronto, Ontario. Son of Kenneth D. C. Williams and Kathleen (nee Bell) Williams.
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Richard Edmund Edmund Williams
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Richard Edmund Williams, Canadian animated film producer, director, writer. Recipient numerous awards including British Academy award for best animated film The Little Island, 1958; Recipient Oscar Academy award for best animated short subject A Christmas Carol, 1973. Member Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Directors Guild American, Association Cinematographers and television Technicians, Screen Actors Guild.
Education
Student, Royal Ontario College Art, 1953.
Career
The Little Island 1958 (British AcademyFounder Richard Williams Animation Ltd., 1956, since owner London, Hollywood, California, since 1977.
Achievements
Membership
Member Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Directors Guild American, Association Cinematographers and television Technicians, Screen Actors Guild.
Connections
Son of Kenneth District of Columbia and Kathleen (Bell) W. Married Margaret French, January 17, 1976. Children: Timothy Michael, Holly Rebekah.
Children by previous marriage: Alexander Steuart, Virginia Claire.
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Born
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Nationality
Canadian
Education
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1953
Career
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1956
Awards
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Recipient numerous awards including British Academy award for best animated film The Little Island, 1958. Recipient Oscar Academy award for best animated short subject A Christmas Carol, 1973.Recipient numerous awards including British Academy award for best animated film The Little Island, 1958. Recipient Oscar Academy award for best animated short subject A Christmas Carol, 1973.