Alison Snowden facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alison Snowden
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| Born | 4 April 1958 Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England
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| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Animator, voice actress, producer, screenwriter |
| Spouse(s) | David Fine |
| Children | 1 |
Alison Snowden (born 4 April 1958) is a talented English animator, voice actress, producer, and screenwriter. She is best known for creating the animated TV show Bob and Margaret with her husband, David Fine. Their short film Bob's Birthday won an Oscar and was the pilot for the Bob and Margaret series.
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Life and Creative Work
Alison Snowden was born in Arnold, England. She studied art and film at different colleges, including the National Film and Television School. There, she met her future husband, David Fine.
Her early short film, Second Class Mail, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. This is a very big award in the film world!
Later, at the 67th Academy Awards, Alison and David won an Oscar for their short film Bob's Birthday. This film was a big success.
Alison and David also created the popular animated TV show Bob and Margaret. They have also worked on other well-known animated shows. For example, they wrote for Peppa Pig, a show many younger kids enjoy. They also helped develop Shaun the Sheep for Aardman Animations and created the character Timmy.
Her Family's Creative Side
Alison Snowden's daughter, Lily, has also been involved in voice acting. Lily is famous for voicing the main character, Peppa Pig, in the TV show of the same name. She also appeared in the movie Barbie: The Princess & The Popstar and the TV series Bob and Margaret. Today, Lily works as an artist and illustrator.
Film and TV Projects
Alison Snowden has worked on many animated projects, often with her husband, David Fine. Here are some of her roles:
As a Screenwriter
- 1993: Bob's Birthday
- 2007: Shaun the Sheep
- 2018: Animal Behaviour
As a Director
- 1985: Second Class Mail
- 1987: George and Rosemary
- 1993: Bob's Birthday
- 2018: Animal Behaviour
As a Voice Actress
- 1993: Bob's Birthday – She voiced Margaret Fish
- 1998: Bob and Margaret – She voiced Margaret Fish and other characters
- 2004: Peppa Pig – She voiced Auntie Pig and Polly The Parrot
As a Producer
- 1985: Second Class Mail
- 1993: Bob's Birthday
Awards and Recognition
Alison Snowden has received several important awards for her work:
- 1986: Nominated for an Academy Award for Second Class Mail.
- 1995: Won an Academy Award for Bob's Birthday (with David Fine).
- 2019: Nominated for an Academy Award for Animal Behaviour (with David Fine).
