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Directing
John Canemaker
John Canemaker is best known for Camera Three and Secrets of New York. John Canemaker was born on May 28, 1943. John Canemaker is 83 years old (born May 28, 1943).
- Born
- May 28, 1943 (83 years old)
Biography
John Canemaker has won an Academy Award, an Emmy and a Peabody Award for his animation and is an internationally-renowned animation historian and teacher. A key figure in American independent animation, Canemaker’s work has a distinctive personal style emphasizing emotion, personality and dynamic visual expression.
His film, The Moon and the Son: An Imagined Conversation, won an Oscar in 2005 for Best Animated Short, as well as an Emmy. A 28-minute autobiographical essay about a troubled father/son relationship, The Moon and the Son marked a personal and professional breakthrough in animation storytelling. Canemaker is also a noted author who has written nine books on animation, as well as numerous essays, articles and monographs for The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, among other publications.
His film, The Moon and the Son: An Imagined Conversation, won an Oscar in 2005 for Best Animated Short, as well as an Emmy. A 28-minute autobiographical essay about a troubled father/son relationship, The Moon and the Son marked a personal and professional breakthrough in animation storytelling. Canemaker is also a noted author who has written nine books on animation, as well as numerous essays, articles and monographs for The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, among other publications.
Known for
★ 7.7 S
Secrets of New York
Filmography
- —Camera ThreeSelf/Host
- 2005Secrets of New YorkSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Canemaker been in?
John Canemaker is best known for Camera Three and Secrets of New York.
When was John Canemaker born?
John Canemaker was born on May 28, 1943.
How old is John Canemaker?
John Canemaker is 83 years old (born May 28, 1943).
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·