Michael John Roberts, Animator and ‘BoJack Horseman’ and ‘TripTank’ Director, Dies at 48
The Toronto native also created the buddy comedy ‘Dallas and Robo’ and helmed episodes of ‘F Is for Family,’ ‘Final Space’ and ‘Strange Planet.’
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Michael John Roberts, Animator and ‘BoJack Horseman’ and ‘TripTank’ Director, Dies at 48
The Toronto native also created the buddy comedy ‘Dallas and Robo’ and helmed episodes of ‘F Is for Family,’ ‘Final Space’ and ‘Strange Planet.’
Michael John Roberts Dies: ‘TripTank’, ‘BoJack Horseman’ Animator, Director & Producer Was 48
Michael John Roberts, an animator and director of such series as Comedy Central’s TripTank and Netflix’s BoJack Horseman, died of glioblastoma Wednesday, November 11, in Los Angeles. He was 48. His death was announced by his family, including his wife, the One Life to Live and Gossip Girl actor Bree Williamson. The…
Michael John Roberts, Animator and Director on ‘Bojack Horseman,’ ‘Triptank,’ Dies at 48
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. His family’s statement said, “Michael saw the world a little differently. A gifted artist with an extraordinary talent, he could find something worth…
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3 outlets from United States are covering this story: The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline and Variety. The Hollywood Reporter published it first, on November 12, 2026; the last outlet to join was Variety, 3 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Michael John Roberts, Animator, Horseman, Director and Dies.
