Paul Boyd (animator)
| Paul Boyd | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 30, 1967 Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Died | August 13, 2007 (aged 39) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nationality | Dual (U.S. & Canada) |
| Occupation | Classical animator |
| Known for | Ed, Edd n Eddy (title sequence) |
Paul Boyd (September 30, 1967 – August 13, 2007) was an American-born Canadian animator. He was a member of a.k.a. Cartoon, the production team for the Cartoon Network longest running hit television series, Ed, Edd n' Eddy as a title sequence animator and director. He was responsible for creating the opening sequence of the series. He began his career working for International Rocketship on two Gary Larson specials. During his career he taught at Vancouver Film School and worked at many animation studios in Vancouver. His work directing for Aaagh! It's the Mr. Hell Show!, along with co-director Moose Pagen, was nominated for an Annie Award in 2001.
He was shot and killed on August 13, 2007, by a police officer in Vancouver. A video recorded by tourists showed Boyd being shot nine times after wielding a bicycle chain at officers who came to respond to an emotional disturbance involving him. The ninth shot that struck Boyd was fired as he was on the ground. The officer who shot Boyd was cleared in the death. The use of force was criticized by many of Boyd's colleagues and relatives.
Boyd was born September 30, 1967 in Pasadena, California. He grew up in the west side of Vancouver and attended Lord Byng Secondary School. He attended University of British Columbia and Concordia University in Montreal. Before joining a.k.a. Cartoon, during his youth, he showed an unusual gift for expression in the visual arts. For the last 15 years of his life he had a successful career as an animator, employed by a number of different animation studios in Vancouver. He was passionate about his work and it was highly regarded. According to his family and friends, Boyd was friendly, gentle, intelligent, humorous and compassionate.
...
Wikipedia