Michael John Roberts Animator and Director Dies at 48
Michael John Roberts, an animator and director known for BoJack Horseman and TripTank, died at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday after a brief illness.
Death confirmed by family
Roberts passed away peacefully surrounded by his family following a short battle with glioblastoma. He was 48 years old when he died at his residence in Los Angeles on Wednesday. His wife, actress Bree Williamson, confirmed the news and shared memories of their son McGreggor.
Career highlights and credits
The director helmed episodes for Netflix's F Is for Family in 2017 starring Bill Burr. He served as supervising director on the first season of Final Space for TBS in 2018. In 2023 he directed all ten episodes of the Apple TV series Strange Planet co-created by Dan Harmon.
Survivors and personal history
Survivors include his wife Bree Williamson, their teenage son McGreggor, his sister Jane and other relatives. Roberts was born on December 20 1977 in Toronto to a doctor mother and mechanic father. He studied animation at Sheridan College in Ontario before moving to Los Angeles in the late 1990s.
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