Jules Bass
🎂 Sep 16, 1935 — 🕯️ Oct 25, 2022 (87 years)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Working since the 1960s, Jules Bass is a director from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Their credits include the film The Last Unicorn. Their filmography further includes Frosty the Snowman and The Hobbit. Across 60 years they have directed 41 films and 5 TV productions, working mainly across genres like animation, fantasy.
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Movies
The Last Unicorn
1982
The Return of the King
1980
The Flight of Dragons
1982
Mad Monster Party?
1967
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
1985
The Daydreamer
1966
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
1974
The Wind in the Willows
1983
The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow
1975
The First Easter Rabbit
1976
Here Comes Peter Cottontail
1971
Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
1977
The Wacky World of Mother Goose
1967
The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town
1977
The Little Drummer Boy: Book II
1976
Full Filmography
TigerSharks
Executive Producer
1987–
TV
SilverHawks: The Origin Story
Director
1986
Film
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
Director
1985
Film
ThunderCats
Writer
1985–
TV
The Wind in the Willows
Director
1983
Film
The Last Unicorn
Director
1982
Film
The Flight of Dragons
Director
1982
Film
The Return of the King
Director
1980
Film
Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
Director
1977
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jules Bass still alive?
Jules Bass passed away on October 25, 2022 at age 87.
What are the most famous roles of Jules Bass?
Jules Bass is best known as a director/writer for The Last Unicorn, Frosty the Snowman, The Hobbit.
How many movies has Jules Bass directed?
Jules Bass has directed/written 41 films and worked on 9 TV shows.
What was Jules Bass's first movie?
Jules Bass's first credited film was The Daydreamer (1966).
What is Jules Bass's most recent movie?
Jules Bass's most recent movie is SilverHawks: The Origin Story (1986).
What are Jules Bass's best movies?
Jules Bass's most acclaimed films include: The Last Unicorn (1982), Frosty the Snowman (1969), The Hobbit (1977), Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970), The Return of the King (1980).
What TV shows has Jules Bass created or directed?
Jules Bass is known for TV work including: ThunderCats, The Jackson 5ive, The King Kong Show, The Osmonds.
How long has Jules Bass been working in film?
Jules Bass has been active since 1966 — a career spanning 56 years.
Jules Bass
1935-09-16 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Jules Bass (September 16, 1935 - October 25, 2022) was an American director, producer, composer, and author, best known for the stop-motion holiday classics he created with partner Arthur Rankin, Jr.