Kaj Pindal
Director
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.
Born1927-12-01
Place of BirthCopenhagen, Denmark
Known For
6.8
Caninabis
Animation
8.0
Horsing Around
Animation
Volcano
Animation
Funeral
Animation
7.0
Peep and the Big Wide World
Animation
10.0
The Peep Show
Animation
6.5
What on Earth!
Animation
7.0
Man: The Polluter
AnimationDocumentary
9.0
Appetizers
Animation
10.0
The City (Osaka)
Animation
9.0
King Size
Animation
8.0
Where There's Smoke
Animation
10.0
Pot-pourri
Animation
Dynamite
Animation
Fringe Benefits
Animation