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Kaj Pindal

Visual Effects

0.1 Popularity Dec 01, 1927 (91 years old) Copenhagen, Denmark

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, Pin...

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.

Filmography 29

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

as Self (archive footage)

1999
1990
Karate Kids Movie

Animation

1988
1988
1984
Anijam Movie

Animation

1983
Twice Upon a Time Movie

Animation

1979
Caninabis Movie

Writer

1979
Caninabis Movie

Producer

1979
Caninabis Movie

Director

1973
Horsing Around Movie

Director

1973
Man: The Polluter Movie

Director

1972
1970
The City (Osaka) Movie

Director

1970
Where There's Smoke Movie

Director

1968
King Size Movie

Director

1968
Fluxes Movie

Animation

Personal Details

Known For Visual Effects
Gender Male
Birthday December 01, 1927 (91 years old)
Died June 28, 2019
Place of Birth Copenhagen, Denmark
Also Known As Kai Pindal
Years Active 1960 - 2022
Popularity 0.1
Career Stats
29 Total Credits
1 Movie Roles