Born in Texas and raised in Utah, he is a renowned animator and director who started his career at Disney, working on classics like "Robin Hood" and "The Rescuers." Seeking creative freedom, he left to co-found his own studio, producing iconic films such as "The Secret of NIMH," "An American Tail," and "The Land Before Time." Known for his distinctive style and storytelling, he played a pivotal role in the animation renaissance of the 1980s and 1990s.
AN AMERICAN TAIL
An American Tail is an animated adventure film that tells the story of Fievel Mousekewitz, a young Russian-Jewish mouse, who emigrates to the United...
THE LAND BEFORE TIME
The Land Before Time is a heartwarming animated drama film that follows the journey of a young dinosaur named Littlefoot as he searches for the Great...
ANASTASIA
Anastasia is a 1997 animated musical drama film that follows the journey of a young woman named Anya who is believed to be the lost Russian princess...
ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN
All Dogs Go to Heaven is a 1989 animated musical film that tells the story of a charming German Shepherd named Charlie B. Barkin who, after escaping...
THE SECRET OF NIMH
The Secret of NIMH is a 1982 animated fantasy film that tells the story of Mrs. Brisby, a timid field mouse who embarks on a perilous journey to save...