Biography
Eric Ernest Porter (June 19, 1911 — May 1, 1983) was an Australian filmmaker and animator who specialised in documentaries and commercials, but also made several features. He directed Australia's first animated feature, Marco Polo Junior Versus the Red Dragon (1972). That film's financial failure forced him to close his animation studio.Porter was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) with effect December 20, 1983 in the 1984 Australia Day Honours for "service to the film industry particularly in the field of animation".
Filmography
all 7
Movies 7
Director 5
self 1
Producer 1
Self (archive audio) (archive footage)
Animating Aeroplane Jelly (2020)
Movie
Producer
Polly My Love (1975)
Movie
Director
Marco Polo Junior Versus the Red Dragon (1972)
Movie
Director
Bimbo's Auto (1954)
Movie
Director
Rabbit Stew (1952)
Movie
Director
A Son is Born (1946)
Movie
Director / Animation
Waste Not, Want Not (1939)
Movie
Ratings
Average 2.49
Based on 140 movie and tv ratings over time
1939
1952
1972
2020
Information
Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1911-01-01
Deathday1983-01-01 (72 years old)
Birth NameEric Ernest Porter
Birth PlaceSydney, Australia
CitizenshipsAustralia
Also Known AsEric Ernest Porter
AwardsMember of the Order of Australia
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