Michael John Roberts, an animator, producer and director who worked on shows including “Bojack Horseman,” died Wednesday in Los Angeles of glioblastoma. He was 46.
\n\nHis family’s statement said, “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.
\n\n“He was drawn to things with character, substance, and a story beneath the surface,” the statement continued. “For Michael, the most interesting part of anything was often what you discovered by looking a little closer. He never needed to be the center of attention, though he could command it when the moment suited him. More often, he was content observing with a quiet curiosity and an artist’s eye. When he chose to join in, it might be with a thoughtful challenge or a perfectly timed observation, delivered with a clever, understated wit.”
\n\nRoberts was known for directing the title sequence and two episodes of Netflix’s popular animated series “Bojack Horseman.” He also directed 28 episodes of Comedy Central’s “Triptank.”
\n\nAmong his other…
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