Alison Snowden facts for kids

Alison Snowden is a talented British artist who creates animated films and TV shows. She was born on April 4, 1958. Alison is known for her work as an animator, a voice actress, a producer, and a screenwriter.

She is especially famous for creating the animated TV show Bob and Margaret. This show started with an Oscar-winning short film called Bob's Birthday. Alison worked on Bob's Birthday and Bob and Margaret with her husband, David Fine.

About Alison's Life and Work

Alison Snowden grew up in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England. She loved art and studied it at Mansfield Art College and Lanchester Polytechnic. Later, she went to the National Film and Television School. This is where she met David Fine, who would become her husband and creative partner.

Alison's early work quickly gained attention. Her short film Second Class Mail was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. This was a big honor for her animation skills.

Later, Alison and David Fine won an Oscar for their short film Bob's Birthday. This film was so popular that it became the start of their animated TV series, Bob and Margaret.

Alison and David have created many other animated projects. Their films Bob's Birthday and George and Rosemary are even shown in special animation collections. They also helped write for the popular children's TV show Peppa Pig. Plus, they helped develop Shaun the Sheep for Aardman Animations and created the character Timmy.

Alison's Family

Alison Snowden has a daughter named Lily. Lily also became a voice actress when she was younger. She was the voice of Peppa Pig in the famous TV show. Lily also appeared in the movie Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar and in her parents' show, Bob and Margaret. Today, Lily works as an artist and illustrator.

Alison's Creative Works

Alison Snowden has worked on many animated projects, often with her husband, David Fine. Here are some of the main roles she has had:

As a Screenwriter

Alison helped write the stories for these animated films and shows:

• 1989: In and Out
• 1993: Bob's Birthday
• 2007: Shaun the Sheep
• 2018: Animal Behaviour

As a Director

Alison also directed many animated projects, guiding how they looked and moved:

• 1985: Second Class Mail
• 1987: George and Rosemary
• 1993: Bob's Birthday
• 2018: Animal Behaviour

As a Voice Actress

Alison has lent her voice to several characters in her own shows and others:

• 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.
• 2018: Animal Behaviour - She voiced Linda.

As a Producer

Alison helped manage the creation of these animated works:

• 1985: Second Class Mail
• 1993: Bob's Birthday

Awards and Nominations

Alison Snowden's work has been recognized with several awards and nominations:

• 1986: Her film Second Class Mail was nominated for an Academy Award.
• 1988: She won a Genie Award for Best Theatrical Short Film for George and Rosemary.
• 1995: She won an Academy Award for Bob's Birthday with David Fine.
• 2019: Her film Animal Behaviour was nominated for an Academy Award.