Bernard Derriman is a renowned Australian animator, director, and producer, celebrated for his outstanding work on the animated sitcom Bob's Burgers and its feature film. His professional journey in animation began at Walt Disney Studios in Sydney, where he spent over a decade working on both television series and films as an animator.
Derriman's creative endeavors extend beyond his work at Disney, as he co-created the animated series Arj and Poopy with US comedian Arj Barker. Their Arj and Poopy shorts garnered worldwide recognition, securing the top prize in the internet category at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival in 2005 and 2006. The series' final episode, "Congo Windfall", was selected among the Top Ten Best Animated Flash films by the website Cold Hard Flash, featuring the introduction of the new character Bouncy the Dog, voiced by Johnny Brennan of the Jerky Boys fame.
Derriman's impressive portfolio also includes directing and animating a music video for the song "Everyone Else Has Had More Sex Than Me" by the band TISM, which became a viral sensation. His short film "Pop" won a competition for the 50th anniversary of the Annecy International Animated Film Festival.
In addition to his work on Arj and Poopy, Derriman served as Animation Director on the PBS children's series Big Green Rabbit, earning seven Regional Emmys for his contributions to the show. He directed "Drones", episode 6 in season 8 of Beavis and Butthead.
As a Supervising Director on Bob's Burgers, Derriman played a crucial role until the tenth production cycle, when he was promoted to Producer. He co-directed The Bob's Burgers Movie with creator Loren Bouchard, earning two Emmys for his work on the show. Derriman also directed the Bob's Burgers-themed couch gag from The Simpsons episode "My Way or the Highway to Heaven" and serves as a consulting producer on The Great North and Central Park.
