Michael John Roberts, Animator and Director on ‘Bojack Horseman,’ ‘Triptank,’ Dies at 48

Michael John Roberts, Animator and Director on ‘Bojack Horseman,’ ‘Triptank,’ Dies at 48 hakkında magazin dünyasında yaşanan en son ayrıntılar ve sıcak gelişmeler netleşti. Nov 12, 2026 3:49pm PT Michael John Roberts, Animator and Director on ‘Bojack Horseman,’ ‘Triptank,’ Dies at 48 By Pat Saperstein Plus Icon Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor @Variety_PatS Latest ‘American Doctor,’ ‘You Can See Everything’ Top Cinema Eye Documentary Nominations 6 hours ago ‘Gatto’ Trailer: A Mobster Cat Is on His Last Life in Pixar’s New Animated Movie 6 hours ago Sun Valley Film Festival to Open With ‘The Debut’; Honorees Announced 22 hours ago See All Add us as a Google Preferred Source Comments Michael John Roberts, an animator, producer and director who worked on shows including “ Bojack Horseman ,” died Wednesday in Los Angeles of glioblastoma. His family’s statement said, “Michael saw the world a little differently.

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A gifted artist with an extraordinary talent, he could find something worth exploring in what others might overlook. His creativity was not limited to what he put on paper; it shaped the way he thought, questioned, and understood the world around him.

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Related Stories Kaylee Hottle’s Sister Will Step in to Complete ‘Godzilla’ Actor’s Last Movie After Her Death at 18 Years Old “He was drawn to things with character, substance, and a story beneath the surface,” the statement continued. “For Michael, the most interesting part of anything was often what you discovered by looking a little closer.

He never needed to be the center of attention, though he could command it when the moment suited him. More often, he was content observing with a quiet curiosity and an artist’s eye.

When he chose to join in, it might be with a thoughtful challenge or a perfectly timed observation, delivered with a clever, understated wit.” Roberts was known for directing the title sequence and two episodes of Netflix’s popular animated series “Bojack Horseman.” He also directed 28 episodes of Comedy Central’s “Triptank.” Among his other directing credits were “F Is for Family,” “Final Space,” “Strange Planet” and “MrBeast Lab.” He created the YouTube Red series “Dallas & Robo” with John Cena and Kat Dennings, which premiered in 2018. Roberts was raised in Toronto and graduated from Canada’s Sheridan College, moving on to become a junior animator, then storyboard artist and director.

He also directed commercials for Honda, Burger King, ABC Television and Pulse Electric Scooters and music videos for The Sadies and The Pack AD. He is survived by his wife, the actress Bree Williamson, a son, McGreggor, his parents and a sister.

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