BoJack Horseman, TripTank Director Was 48
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
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- Michael John Roberts, a Canadian director, producer, and animator known for his work on adult animated comedies such as TripTank, BoJack Horseman, and Dallas & Robo, has died at age 48 after a brief battle with glioblastoma.
- Roberts directed episodes of Netflix’s F Is for Family and the first season of Final Space, and in 2023 directed all episodes of Apple TV’s Strange Planet, co-created by Dan Harmon.
- He co-created and directed all episodes of TripTank, which featured notable voice actors, and created Dallas & Robo, a sci-fi buddy comedy starring John Cena and Kat Dennings.
- Roberts was also involved with Mattel Television projects, including Hot Wheels Let’s Race and Masters of the Universe: Tales From Eternia, and contributed to MrBeast Lab as a writer and producer.
- He is survived by his wife, actress Bree Williamson, their son McGreggor, and other family members; Roberts was praised for his dedication to his family and his advice to aspiring creators to pursue their passions persistently.
