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David Sproxton

  • Producer and executive producer

Press clippings

Aardman Animations names new boss

Aardman Animations, famous for making the Wallace & Gromit films, has announced the successor to its long-standing managing director. Sean Clarke will replace David Sproxton who is standing down after 43 years.

BBC, 19th September 2019

Aardman founders hand stake in business to staff

Founders of the UK's biggest animation company giving up 75% of Aardman to employees to 'safeguard independence'.

Sarah Butler, The Guardian, 10th November 2018

Aardman creating Chicken Run sequel

A sequel to Aardman comedy Chicken Run is reportedly in development.

British Comedy Guide, 26th April 2018

Wallace and Gromit creators share animation secrets

Co-founders of Aardman Animations Peter Lord and David Sproxton share some of the secrets behind their beloved films and television series Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Chicken Run. A major exhibition, Wallace, Gromit and Friends: The Magic of Aardman, has opened at the Australian Centre for Moving Image in Melbourne.

The Guardian, 29th June 2017

The art of Aardman

An element of deep nostalgia accompanies the Australian opening of the exhibition Wallace & Gromit and Friends: the Magic of Aardman.

Stephanie Convery, The Guardian, 29th June 2017

Aardman Animations celebrates 40 years in Bristol

The creators of Wallace and Gromit, Morph and Shaun the Sheep are celebrating 40 years in the animation business..

BBC News, 5th September 2016

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