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Juan Padrón

Director, Writer, Actor, Additional Credits
Born January 29, 1947Died March 24, 2020 (73 years)
Juan Padrón Blanco (Matanzas, Cuba. 1947-2020) was a Cuban cartoonist, animator, illustrator, comic artist, screenwriter, film director and graduate in Art History. He is best known for being the creator of Elpidio Valdés, as well as for his animated feature films Vampires in Havana (1985) and More Vampires in Havana (2003).

In 1974, he began his work as an animation director at the ICAIC, bringing his comic book characters to life. Previously, he had worked as a camera operator on animations for the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR).

Known For

  • Vampires in Havana

Juan Padrón Filmography

2020
Epicentro · as Self
2002

1995
Más se perdió en Cuba · as Art Direction
1991
Alice in Wondertown · as Animation
1985
Vampires in Havana · as Art Director

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