| Bob Gardiner | |
|---|---|
| Born | James Robbins Gardiner March 15, 1951 Torrance, California |
| Died | April 21, 2005 (aged 54) |
James Robbins (Bob) Gardiner (1951-04-21 — 2005-04-21) was an animator who helped pioneer what would become known as Claymation. He was born in Torrance, California and died in Grass Valley, California. He received an Oscar in 1974 for his short film Closed Mondays, which he made in partnership with Will Vinton.