Ryan Larkin
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ryan Larkin (July 31, 1943, Montreal, Quebec – February 14, 2007, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec) was a Canadian animator, artist, and sculptor who rose to fame with the psychedelic 1969 Oscar-nominated short Walking and the acclaimed Street Musique (1972). He was the subject of the Oscar-winning film Ryan. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ryan Larkin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 1973, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Pinscreen animation makes use of a screen filled with movable pins, which can be moved in or out by pressing an object onto the screen. The screen is lit from the side so that the pins cast shadows.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Himself
Explores the life and work of Ryan Larkin, as well as the making of Chris Landreth's short film Ryan.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Self - Interview Voice (voice)
Centres on Canadian animator Ryan Larkin, who in later years lived on skid row in Montreal following a history of drug and alcohol abuse.