Jon Schnepp | |
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 Schnepp at the 2012 New York Comic Con | |
| Born | Jonathan David Schnepp May 16, 1967[1] |
| Died | July 19, 2018 (aged 51) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | School of the Art Institute of Chicago (BFA) |
| Occupation(s) | animator, producer, director, editor, writer, voice actor, media host |
| Years active | 1986–2018 |
| Partner | Holly Payne |
Jonathan David Schnepp (May 16, 1967 – July 19, 2018) was an American animator, producer, director, writer, editor, voice actor, and media host.
Schnepp was known for the documentary film The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened?, which he directed and wrote. He also directed episodes of Metalocalypse, The Venture Bros. and a segment of The ABCs of Death. He was also known for his work with Collider, appearing regularly as a panelist on the site's Collider Movie Talk, Collider Nightmares, and Collider Heroes series, the latter of which he hosted.[3] His company, Schneppzone, works on short films and television series.
Schnepp died on July 19, 2018, due to complications following a stroke.[1]
- ^ a b "R.I.P. Jon Schnepp, A Genuine Hero". Collider. July 20, 2018.
- ^ Salzo, Vincent (25 July 2018). "West Haven Native, Writer-Director Jon Schnepp Dies At 51". Patch. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ Carras, Christi (July 20, 2018). "'Metalocalypse' Writer-Director Jon Schnepp Dies a 51". Variety. Retrieved July 21, 2018.