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Birthday: Dec 01, 1927
Place of Birth: Copenhagen, Denmark

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.

Filmography
Movie Cast Year
The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox Self (archive footage) 2022
Series Cast Year
My Favorite

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