Portrait of Bill Plympton

Bill Plympton

Bio: Bill Plympton (born April 30, 1946; Portland) is an American animator, director, graphic designer, cartoonist, screenwriter and producer best known for his 1987 Academy Award-nominated animated short Your Face and his series of shorts Guard Dog, Guide Dog, Hot Dog and Horn Dog. Plympton's illustrations and cartoons have been published in The New York Times and the weekly newspaper The Village Voice, as well as in the magazines Vogue, Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Penthouse, and National Lampoon
Born: Tue, Apr 30 1946
Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, USA
Bill Plympton is 78 years old
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Poster of Slide
Slide
Bill Plympton was 77 in Slide as 'Director, Animation, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 13 2023
Poster of Downwind
Downwind
Bill Plympton was 76 in Downwind as 'Title Illustration'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 2023
Poster of Lipstick of the Brave
Lipstick of the Brave
Bill Plympton was 76 in Lipstick of the Brave as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 14 2022
Poster of Demi’s Panic
Demi’s Panic
Bill Plympton was 75 in Demi’s Panic as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 2021
Poster of The One-Minute Memoir
The One-Minute Memoir
Bill Plympton was 74 in The One-Minute Memoir as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 31 2020
Poster of Sex & Violence 3
Sex & Violence 3
Bill Plympton was 73 in Sex & Violence 3 as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 2019
Poster of No Snow For Christmas
No Snow For Christmas
Bill Plympton was 72 in No Snow For Christmas as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 29 2018
Poster of The Modern Lives
The Modern Lives
Bill Plympton was 71 in The Modern Lives as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 28 2018
Poster of Cop Dog
Cop Dog
Bill Plympton was 71 in Cop Dog as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 11 2017
Poster of Revengeance
Revengeance
Bill Plympton was 70 in Revengeance as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 2016
Poster of Hitler's Folly
Hitler's Folly
Bill Plympton was 70 in Hitler's Folly as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 2016
Poster of The Loneliest Stoplight
The Loneliest Stoplight
Bill Plympton was 69 in The Loneliest Stoplight as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 2015
Poster of The Brainwashing of My Dad
The Brainwashing of My Dad
Bill Plympton was 69 in The Brainwashing of My Dad as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 29 2015
Poster of Bill Plympton's Revengeance Kickstarter Project
Bill Plympton's Revengeance Kickstarter Project
Bill Plympton was 69 in Bill Plympton's Revengeance Kickstarter Project as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 30 2015
Poster of The Gastronomic Shark
The Gastronomic Shark
Bill Plympton was 69 in The Gastronomic Shark as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 2015
Poster of ABCs of Death 2
ABCs of Death 2
Bill Plympton was 68 in ABCs of Death 2 as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 02 2014
Poster of The Prophet
The Prophet
Bill Plympton was 68 in The Prophet as 'Co-Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 2014
Poster of Cheatin'
Cheatin'
Bill Plympton was 67 in Cheatin' as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 23 2014
Poster of Footprints
Footprints
Bill Plympton was 67 in Footprints as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 12 2014
Poster of The Ornaments
The Ornaments
Bill Plympton was 67 in The Ornaments as 'Director, Animation, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 17 2013
Poster of Drunker Than a Skunk
Drunker Than a Skunk
Bill Plympton was 66 in Drunker Than a Skunk as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 2013
Poster of Tiffany the Whale: Death on the Runway
Tiffany the Whale: Death on the Runway
Bill Plympton was 66 in Tiffany the Whale: Death on the Runway as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 22 2012
Poster of Waiting for Her Sailor
Waiting for Her Sailor
Bill Plympton was 66 in Waiting for Her Sailor as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 28 2012
Poster of Bill Plympton's Cheatin' Kickstarter Project
Bill Plympton's Cheatin' Kickstarter Project
Bill Plympton was 66 in Bill Plympton's Cheatin' Kickstarter Project as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 07 2012
Poster of Summer Bummer
Summer Bummer
Bill Plympton was 65 in Summer Bummer as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 2012
Poster of Ingrid Pitt: Beyond the Forest
Ingrid Pitt: Beyond the Forest
Bill Plympton was 65 in Ingrid Pitt: Beyond the Forest as 'Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 2011
Poster of The Winsor McCay Resurrection Project
The Winsor McCay Resurrection Project
Bill Plympton was 65 in The Winsor McCay Resurrection Project as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 2011
Poster of Guard Dog Global Jam
Guard Dog Global Jam
Bill Plympton was 64 in Guard Dog Global Jam as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 2011
Poster of The Oscar Nominated Short Films 2011: Animation
The Oscar Nominated Short Films 2011: Animation
Bill Plympton was 64 in The Oscar Nominated Short Films 2011: Animation as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 2011
Poster of The Cow Who Wanted To Be a Hamburger
The Cow Who Wanted To Be a Hamburger
Bill Plympton was 63 in The Cow Who Wanted To Be a Hamburger as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 2010
Poster of Horn Dog
Horn Dog
Bill Plympton was 62 in Horn Dog as 'Director, Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 04 2009
Poster of Santa: The Fascist Years
Santa: The Fascist Years
Bill Plympton was 62 in Santa: The Fascist Years as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 2008
Poster of Tokyo OnlyPic 2008
Tokyo OnlyPic 2008
Bill Plympton was 62 in Tokyo OnlyPic 2008 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 2008
Poster of Idiots and Angels
Idiots and Angels
Bill Plympton was 61 in Idiots and Angels as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 26 2008
Poster of The Animation Show, Volume 4
The Animation Show, Volume 4
Bill Plympton was 61 in The Animation Show, Volume 4 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 2008
Poster of Hot Dog
Hot Dog
Bill Plympton was 61 in Hot Dog as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 24 2008
Poster of The Luv Race
The Luv Race
Bill Plympton was 61 in The Luv Race as 'Screenstory, Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Gary Guitar
Gary Guitar
Bill Plympton was 61 in Gary Guitar as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 2007
Poster of Shuteye Hotel
Shuteye Hotel
Bill Plympton was 60 in Shuteye Hotel as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 2007
Poster of Fuck
Fuck
Bill Plympton was 60 in Fuck as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 2006
Poster of Guide Dog
Guide Dog
Bill Plympton was 59 in Guide Dog as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 30 2006
Poster of The Fan and the Flower
The Fan and the Flower
Bill Plympton was 58 in The Fan and the Flower as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 21 2005
Poster of Spiral
Spiral
Bill Plympton was 58 in Spiral as 'Director, Writer, Animation, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 2005
Poster of Guard Dog
Guard Dog
Bill Plympton was 58 in Guard Dog as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 14 2004
Poster of Hair High
Hair High
Bill Plympton was 57 in Hair High as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer, Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 17 2004
Poster of Spike & Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation: Full Frontal
Spike & Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation: Full Frontal
Bill Plympton was 57 in Spike & Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation: Full Frontal as 'Director, Writer, Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 2003
Poster of For Reel?
For Reel?
Bill Plympton was 57 in For Reel? as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 2003
Poster of Mutant Aliens
Mutant Aliens
Bill Plympton was 56 in Mutant Aliens as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 2002
Poster of An Early Movie
An Early Movie
Bill Plympton was 55 in An Early Movie as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of House of Weirdness
House of Weirdness
Bill Plympton was 55 in House of Weirdness as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Parking
Parking
Bill Plympton was 55 in Parking as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of 12 Tiny Christmas Tales
12 Tiny Christmas Tales
Bill Plympton was 55 in 12 Tiny Christmas Tales as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 2001
Poster of Eat
Eat
Bill Plympton was 55 in Eat as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 2001
Poster of Can't Drag Race with Jesus
Can't Drag Race with Jesus
Bill Plympton was 53 in Can't Drag Race with Jesus as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of New Advances in Medicine
New Advances in Medicine
Bill Plympton was 53 in New Advances in Medicine as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Happiness Is... Licking the Frosting
Happiness Is... Licking the Frosting
Bill Plympton was 53 in Happiness Is... Licking the Frosting as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of The Ultimate Blowjob
The Ultimate Blowjob
Bill Plympton was 53 in The Ultimate Blowjob as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of How to Grab a Woman's Breast
How to Grab a Woman's Breast
Bill Plympton was 53 in How to Grab a Woman's Breast as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of The Death of Jackson Pollock
The Death of Jackson Pollock
Bill Plympton was 53 in The Death of Jackson Pollock as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of How to Tell a Woman's Sexual Preference
How to Tell a Woman's Sexual Preference
Bill Plympton was 53 in How to Tell a Woman's Sexual Preference as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Pubic Hair Transplants
Pubic Hair Transplants
Bill Plympton was 53 in Pubic Hair Transplants as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Rudolfo the Gay Lion Tamer
Rudolfo the Gay Lion Tamer
Bill Plympton was 53 in Rudolfo the Gay Lion Tamer as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Surprise Cinema
Surprise Cinema
Bill Plympton was 53 in Surprise Cinema as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 05 1999
Poster of Life
Life
Bill Plympton was 53 in Life as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 31 1999
Poster of More Sex & Violence
More Sex & Violence
Bill Plympton was 52 in More Sex & Violence as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Animation'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 28 1999
Poster of The Exciting Life of a Tree
The Exciting Life of a Tree
Bill Plympton was 52 in The Exciting Life of a Tree as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of I Married a Strange Person!
I Married a Strange Person!
Bill Plympton was 52 in I Married a Strange Person! as 'Creator, Director, Writer, Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1998
Poster of Helter Shelter
Helter Shelter
Bill Plympton was 52 in Helter Shelter as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1998
Poster of General Chaos: Uncensored Animation
General Chaos: Uncensored Animation
Bill Plympton was 51 in General Chaos: Uncensored Animation as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 1998
Poster of Boney D
Boney D
Bill Plympton was 51 in Boney D as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1997
Poster of Spike and Mike's Festival of Animation Sick & Twisted Volume 4
Spike and Mike's Festival of Animation Sick & Twisted Volume 4
Bill Plympton was 51 in Spike and Mike's Festival of Animation Sick & Twisted Volume 4 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1997
Poster of Twisted Toons
Twisted Toons
Bill Plympton was 50 in Twisted Toons as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1997
Poster of Mondo Plympton
Mondo Plympton
Bill Plympton was 50 in Mondo Plympton as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1997
Poster of Walt Curtis: The Peckerneck Poet
Walt Curtis: The Peckerneck Poet
Bill Plympton was 50 in Walt Curtis: The Peckerneck Poet as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Sex & Violence
Sex & Violence
Bill Plympton was 50 in Sex & Violence as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of How to Make Love to a Woman
How to Make Love to a Woman
Bill Plympton was 49 in How to Make Love to a Woman as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1996
Poster of Smell the Flowers
Smell the Flowers
Bill Plympton was 49 in Smell the Flowers as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Plympmania
Plympmania
Bill Plympton was 49 in Plympmania as 'Writer, Director, Producer, Animation'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Guns on the Clackamas
Guns on the Clackamas
Bill Plympton was 48 in Guns on the Clackamas as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Nosehair
Nosehair
Bill Plympton was 48 in Nosehair as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1994
Poster of Faded Roads
Faded Roads
Bill Plympton was 48 in Faded Roads as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1994
Poster of The World's Greatest Animation
The World's Greatest Animation
Bill Plympton was 47 in The World's Greatest Animation as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of J. Lyle
J. Lyle
Bill Plympton was 47 in J. Lyle as 'Producer, Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Draw
Draw
Bill Plympton was 47 in Draw as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1993
Poster of Dancing All Day
Dancing All Day
Bill Plympton was 46 in Dancing All Day as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 02 1992
Poster of The Tune
The Tune
Bill Plympton was 46 in The Tune as 'Creator, Director, Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1992
Poster of Lovesick Hotel
Lovesick Hotel
Bill Plympton was 45 in Lovesick Hotel as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Toon-O-Rama
Toon-O-Rama
Bill Plympton was 45 in Toon-O-Rama as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Flooby Nooby
Flooby Nooby
Bill Plympton was 45 in Flooby Nooby as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Push Comes to Shove
Push Comes to Shove
Bill Plympton was 45 in Push Comes to Shove as 'Director, Writer, Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1991
Poster of No Nose Blues
No Nose Blues
Bill Plympton was 44 in No Nose Blues as 'Director, Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1991
Poster of The Wiseman
The Wiseman
Bill Plympton was 44 in The Wiseman as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 1991
Poster of Isn't It Good Again
Isn't It Good Again
Bill Plympton was 44 in Isn't It Good Again as 'Director, Animation'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Plymptoons
Plymptoons
Bill Plympton was 43 in Plymptoons as 'Director, Writer, Animation'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Tango Schmango
Tango Schmango
Bill Plympton was 43 in Tango Schmango as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Dig My Do
Dig My Do
Bill Plympton was 43 in Dig My Do as 'Director, Animation, Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait
Bill Plympton was 43 in Self-Portrait as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1989
Poster of Animated Self-Portraits
Animated Self-Portraits
Bill Plympton was 43 in Animated Self-Portraits as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1989
Poster of 25 Ways to Quit Smoking
25 Ways to Quit Smoking
Bill Plympton was 43 in 25 Ways to Quit Smoking as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1989
Poster of Noodle Ear
Noodle Ear
Bill Plympton was 42 in Noodle Ear as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Acid Rain
Acid Rain
Bill Plympton was 42 in Acid Rain as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of How to Kiss
How to Kiss
Bill Plympton was 42 in How to Kiss as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1988
Poster of One Of Those Days
One Of Those Days
Bill Plympton was 41 in One Of Those Days as 'Director, Writer, Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Your Face
Your Face
Bill Plympton was 41 in Your Face as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1987
Poster of Love in the Fast Lane
Love in the Fast Lane
Bill Plympton was 40 in Love in the Fast Lane as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Drawing Lesson #2
Drawing Lesson #2
Bill Plympton was 38 in Drawing Lesson #2 as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Boomtown
Boomtown
Bill Plympton was 38 in Boomtown as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Lucas, the Ear of Corn
Lucas, the Ear of Corn
Bill Plympton was 30 in Lucas, the Ear of Corn as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of The Great Turn On
The Great Turn On
Bill Plympton was 22 in The Great Turn On as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1968

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Trump Bites
Trump Bites
Bill Plympton was 72+ in Trump Bites as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 25 2018
Poster of Random! Cartoons
Random! Cartoons
Bill Plympton was 62+ in Random! Cartoons as 'Director, Writer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 06 2008
Poster of ChalkZone
ChalkZone
Bill Plympton was 55+ in ChalkZone as 'Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 22 2002
Poster of Cartoon Sushi
Cartoon Sushi
Bill Plympton was 52+ in Cartoon Sushi as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 07 1998
Poster of Animania
Animania
Bill Plympton was 45+ in Animania as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 03 1991
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Bill Plympton was 43+ in The Simpsons as 'Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Plymptoons: The Complete Early Works of Bill Plympton
Plymptoons: The Complete Early Works of Bill Plympton
Bill Plympton was 43+ in Plymptoons: The Complete Early Works of Bill Plympton as 'Art Direction, Producer, Writer, Animation Director, Animation, Art Designer, Director, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 01 1989
Poster of Al TV
Al TV
Bill Plympton was 37+ in Al TV as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1984