Michael John Roberts Dies: ‘TripTank’, ‘BoJack Horseman’ Animator, Director & Producer Was 48
Michael John Roberts, an animator and director of such series as Comedy Central’s TripTank and Netflix’s BoJack Horseman, died of glioblastoma Wednesday, November 11, in Los Angeles. He was 48. His death was announced by his family, including his wife, the One Life to Live and Gossip Girl actor Bree Williamson. The announcement states that […]
Canadian animator and television producer Michael John Roberts passed away at the age of 48 after a brief struggle with glioblastoma. He was laid to rest in his Los Angeles residence. Roberts gained recognition for his work on animated adult comedies such as Comedy Central's "TripTank" and Netflix's "BoJack Horseman." Additionally, he directed episodes of "F Is for Family," starring Bill Burr, and served as supervising director for the first season of TBS's animated comedy-drama "Final Space" in 2018.
Describing Roberts' unique perspective, his obituary stated, "Michael saw the world a little differently. A gifted artist with an extraordinary talent, he could find something worth exploring in what others might overlook. His creativity was not limited to what he put on paper; it shaped the way he thought, questioned, and understood the world around him."
Though his illness arrived unexpectedly, leaving a short period of life, it was not meant to define Roberts. His legacy is preserved through his creations, the conversations he sparked, the friendships he cultivated, and the love he freely bestowed upon those closest to him.
According to his family's request, loved ones should consider purchasing a desirable car instead of flowers or donations in his memory. Roberts began his career in children's animated television working on "The Hoobs" and "Angela Anaconda" as an animator. From 2014 to 2016, he worked as an animator, director, and co-producer of "TripTank" for Comedy Central. During that period, he also directed two episodes and the opening sequence of Season 2 of "BoJack Horseman" and four episodes of "F Is for Family."
His most recent projects included executive producer of "Hot Wheels Let's Race" for Netflix and director on "MrBeast Lab" and "Backyard Sports: The Animated Special." Survived by his wife actress Bree Williamson, son McGreggor, and sister Jane Roberts, Roberts leaves behind a rich legacy of animation and storytelling.
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