ABEL, Robert

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Birth/Death

March 10, 1927/September 23,2001

Occupation/Title

Filmmaker/Digital Computer Graphic Artist/Visual Effects was his specialty.

Bio Summary

Founded Robert Abel & Associates in 1971.
From the 70's through the 80's Robert Abel & Assoc. led the way for visual effects. He is one of the visionaries of Digital Computer Graphics and Visual Effects. Abel mostly worked in television advertising. He created 33 award winning commercials. His mentor was the "Father" of computer graphics, John Whitney Sr.
Abel later became an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, for such films as Making of the President, Mad Dogs and Englishmen.

Early Life/Family

Born in Cleveland, Ohio

Education/Training

Undergraduate studies in UCLA

Career Outline

Founded Robert Abel & Associates in 1971.

Comments On Style

Influences

John Whitney Sr. the "father" of computer graphics

Personality

Anecdotes

Miscellaneous

Filmography

Behemoth, the Sea Monster (1959)
Tron (1982)

Honors

Annie Award: Winsor McCay Award 1985


Related Links

ACCD's CGI Family Tree: Robert Abel & Associates


Bibliographic References

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