Olivier Christophe Hervé Jean-Marie (19 November 1960 – 13 May 2021) was a French animator and director. He is notable for his work on Oggy and the Cockroaches, Space Goofs, and Zig & Sharko.

Olivier Jean-Marie
Born
Olivier Christophe Hervé Jean-Marie

19 November 1960
Brunoy, France
Died13 May 2021 (aged 60)
NationalityFrench
Occupation(s)Director and animator
Years active1986–2021
Notable workOggy and the Cockroaches
Zig & Sharko
Space Goofs
RelativesAgnés Jean-Marie (wife)
Ianka Jean-Marie (daughter)
Julie Jean-Marie (daughter)

Jean-Marie died at his home after an extensive cancer fight at age 60.[1]

Filmography

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Film Role Year
Snow White: The Sequel Storyboard 2007
Go West! A Lucky Luke Adventure Co-writer, storyboard, and director 2007
Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie Writer and director 2013

Television

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Film Role Year
Patrol 03 Original character design 1997
Space Goofs Writer, storyboarder, animation director (only in season 1), director (only in season 2) 1997–2006
Oggy and the Cockroaches Writer, storyboarder, director 1998–2019
The New Adventures of Lucky Luke Writer, storyboarder, director 2001–2003
Ratz Writer 2003
The Daltons Writer, co-adapted 2010–2016
Kaeloo Writer (only in season 1) 2010
Zig & Sharko Creator, original design, writer, storyboarder, director (only in season 1) 2010–2024
Rabbids Invasion Writer (only in "Omelet Party") 2013
Rolling with the Ronks! Creator 2017
Mr. Magoo[2] Adapted 2019
Sunnyside Billy[3] Co-creator; posthumous release in Q1 2023 2023

References

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  1. ^ "Acclaimed French Animator/Director Olivier Jean-Marie Dies at 60". Animation Magazine. May 16, 2021.
  2. ^ "TV Bytes: 'Chi-Chi' Co-Pro, 'Mr. Magoo,' 'School of Roars'". Animation Magazine. April 10, 2018.
  3. ^ "'Sunnyside Billy' Sizzles as Clan joins Toonz's Imira as Co-Producer". 20 September 2021.