Mark Gustafson

Mark Gustafson
Gustafson at the 37th Annie Awards in 2010
Born(1959-09-19)September 19, 1959
DiedFebruary 1, 2024(2024-02-01) (aged 64)
Occupation(s)Animator, film director
Notable workGuillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

Mark Gustafson (September 19, 1959 – February 1, 2024)[1][2] was an American animator and film director, best known for co-directing Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022),[3] which won Best Animated Feature at the 95th Academy Awards.[4][5]

  1. ^ "Stop Motion Animator and Director Mark Gustafson Passes at 63". Animation World Network. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  2. ^ "Oscar-winning 'Pinocchio' Co-Director Mark Gustafson Dies of a Heart Attack at 64". www.animationmagazine.net. February 2, 2024. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  3. ^ Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022)|The Criterion Collection
  4. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (March 12, 2023). "Oscars: Complete Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 13, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  5. ^ Lang, Jamie (February 2, 2024). "Mark Gustafson, Stop-Motion Veteran Who Co-Directed Oscar-Winning 'Pinocchio,' Dies At 64". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved June 2, 2024.