Juan Padrón
Juan Padrón Blanco (Matanzas, Cuba. 1947-2020) was a Cuban cartoonist, animator, illustrator, comic artist, screenwriter, film director and graduate in Art History. He is best known for being the creator of Elpidio Valdés, as well as for his animated feature films Vampires in Havana (1985) and More Vampires in Havana (2003). In 1974, he began his work as an animation director at the ICAIC, bringing his comic book characters to life. Previously, he had worked as a camera operator on animations for the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR).
29 directing credits · 6 acting credits
Directing · 29
Mafalda
1992
Más se perdió en Cuba
1995
More Vampires in Havana
2003
Vampires in Havana
1985
Más se perdió en Cuba
1995
Elpidio Valdés
1979
Elpidio Valdés vs the Military Train
1974
Elpidio Valdés contra Dólar y Cañón
1983
Mafalda
1993
Filminutos
1990
Quinoscopio 1
1986
Elpidio Valdés: captured!
1988
Una aventura de Elpidio Valdés
1974
Elpidio Valdés and the sound of the military trumpet
1976
Elpidio Valdés attacks the convoy
1976
Elpidio Valdés and the rifle
1976
Quinoscopio 2
1986
Quinoscopio 3
1987
Elpidio Valdés and the machete
1975
Elpidio Valdés crosses the trocha
1978
Elpidio Valdés attacks Jutía Dulce
1988
Elpidio Valdés against NY Police
1976
Elpidio Valdés: in danger!
1977
Elpidio Valdés meets Palmiche
1977
Elpidio Valdés against the cañonera
1980
¡Viva papi!
1982
La silla
1974
Elpidio Valdés against rayadillos
1978
Elpidio Valdés on summer campaign
1988