Storyboard artist J. Todd Anderson dies at 67
J. Todd Anderson, the storyboard artist known for his extensive work with the Coen brothers, has died at the age of 67 following a battle with cancer.
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Storyboard artist J. Todd Anderson died in California at the age of 67 following a battle with cancer, according to reports by Variety Film and The Hollywood Reporter. His podcast co-host George Willeman confirmed his death in a social media post, stating that Anderson passed away in a hospital in Orange County. [1][2]
Variety Film reported that Anderson died on October 2, while The Hollywood Reporter stated that he passed away on Thursday. Anderson was born John Todd Anderson in Springfield. [1][2]
The Hollywood Reporter reported that Anderson worked on dozens of films, including The Nice Guys, Hail, Caesar!, and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. He was a frequent collaborator of filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen, creating storyboards for movies such as Fargo, Drive-Away Dolls, Raising Arizona, and The Tragedy of Macbeth. [1][2]
In addition to his film work, Anderson produced the radio show and podcast Filmically Perfect alongside film archivist George Willeman and radio presenter Niki Dakota. [1][6]
In short
- Storyboard artist J. Todd Anderson has died at age 67 following a battle with cancer.
- Anderson was a long-time collaborator of the Coen brothers, drawing storyboards for films including Fargo and Raising Arizona.
- His death was announced by his podcast co-host George Willeman.
Sources
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- [1]J. Todd Anderson, ‘The Nice Guys’ Storyboard Artist and Longtime Coen Brothers Collaborator, Dies at 67Variety Film, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]J. Todd Anderson, ‘The Nice Guys’ and ‘The Big Lebowski’ Storyboard Artist, Dies at 67The Hollywood Reporter, 5h ago
- [3]J. Todd Anderson, ‘The Nice Guys’ Storyboard Artist and Longtime Coen Brothers Collaborator, Dies at 67Variety, 1h ago
- [4]J. Todd Anderson, ‘The Nice Guys’ and ‘The Big Lebowski’ Storyboard Artist, Dies at 67imdb.com, 2h ago
- [5]Storyboard Artist J. Todd Anderson, Who Sketched the Coen Brothers’ Worlds, Dies at 67Culture.org, 57m ago
Background
- [6]J. Todd Anderson on Wikipedia
- [7]Coen brothers on Wikipedia
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