Julius Wu

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Julius Wu
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Years active1998–present

Julius Wu is an American animation director. He has directed several episodes of the animated series Family Guy . [1]

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Wu has also served as a director, assistant director and storyboard artist on King of the Hill and The Oblongs , before their cancellation.

Family Guy

Wu joined Family Guy in 2007, after leaving King of the Hill in 2005. He has since directed multiple episodes, including:

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