Robert Valley
DirectorBorn in Vancouver in 1969, Robert Valley built his reputation as an animator and visual artist through boundary-pushing projects like Tron: Uprising and Love, Death & Robots before lending his directing skills to Invincible, the Skybound-produced series on Prime Video.
Invincible Role
Robert Valley joined the directing team behind Invincible, the Skybound Entertainment series adapted for Prime Video, bringing his acclaimed visual sensibility to the show's blend of hand-drawn character work and stylized action. His involvement placed one of animation's most distinctive stylists behind the camera on a series built around superhero spectacle and grounded family drama. Valley's reputation for bold linework and kinetic staging, honed across a string of celebrated projects, made him a natural fit for a series known for its striking visual identity.
Career and Notable Roles
Valley made his name directing Tron: Uprising, the acclaimed short film Pear Cider and Cigarettes, and segments of Netflix's anthology series Love, Death & Robots, work that has earned him three Primetime Emmy Awards, an Annie Award, and an Academy Award nomination. His angular, high-contrast drawing style draws on the influence of animator Peter Chung and Gorillaz artist Jamie Hewlett. A Vancouver native, he trained in a four-year animation program before relocating to San Francisco in the early 1990s to build his career.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Robert Valley?
Robert Valley is a Canadian animator and visual artist, born in Vancouver in 1969, who joined the directing team on Invincible after building his reputation on acclaimed projects like Tron: Uprising and Love, Death & Robots.
What did Robert Valley direct before Invincible?
He directed Tron: Uprising, the acclaimed short film Pear Cider and Cigarettes, and segments of Netflix's anthology series Love, Death & Robots.
What awards has Robert Valley won?
His work has earned him three Primetime Emmy Awards, an Annie Award, and an Academy Award nomination. Those honors reflect a career built on some of animation's most distinctive visual projects.
Who influenced Robert Valley's art style?
His angular, high-contrast drawing style draws on the influence of animator Peter Chung and Gorillaz artist Jamie Hewlett. That influence carried into the bold linework and kinetic staging he brought to Invincible.
Where did Robert Valley train as an animator?
A Vancouver native, Valley trained in a four-year animation program before relocating to San Francisco in the early 1990s to build his career.
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