Arthur Rankin, Jr.
From Tolkien Gateway
Arthur Rankin Davenport, Jr. (July 19, 1924) was one of the founders of "Videocraft International" in the early 1960's. Together with Jules Bass, he directed and produced Rankin/Bass' The Hobbit and Rankin/Bass' The Return of the King. He si currently retired from filmmaking, and spends his days in Bermuda.
Awards
Rankin/Bass' The Hobbit
- 1977 - Peabody Award, Best Movie (shared with Jules Bass).