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Yoram Gross

Producer, Director, Writer, Additional Credits
Born October 18, 1926Died September 21, 2015 (88 years)
Yoram Gross was a Polish-born Australian film producer, director, and screenwriter renowned for his contributions to children's animation. Born in Kraków, Poland, he survived the Holocaust by frequently changing hiding places during World War II. After the war, Gross studied music and musicology at Jagiellonian University and began his film career in 1947. He initially worked as an assistant to Polish directors and later moved to Israel in 1950, where he produced and directed documentaries and feature films. In 1968, Gross emigrated to Australia, where he founded Yoram Gross Film Studios, later known as Flying Bark Productions. He gained international acclaim for animated films such as Dot and the Kangaroo (1977) and Blinky Bill: The Mischievous Koala (1992), which adapted beloved children's characters into animation. Gross's storytelling was characterized by its non-violent themes and universal appeal, earning him over 80 international awards. In 1995, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his services to the film industry.

Known For

  • Dot and the Kangaroo
  • The Adventures of Blinky Bill
  • Blinky Bill: The Mischievous Koala
  • Tabaluga
  • Flipper & Lopaka
  • The Magic Riddle
  • Dot and the Whale
  • Dot and the Bunny
  • Santa's Apprentice
  • Dot and Keeto
  • Dot and the Koala
  • The Little Convict
  • The Dumb Bunnies
  • The Camel Boy
  • Dot and the Smugglers
  • Dot Goes to Hollywood
  • Sarah and the Squirrel
  • Fairy Tale Police Department
  • Dot in Space
  • Skippy: Adventures in Bushtown
  • The Woodlies
  • Zeke's Pad
  • Save the Lady

Filmography

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