An accomplished film director, he is best known for co-directing Disney's "The Lion King," which became a landmark in animated cinema. Beginning his career as an animator, he worked on notable projects like "Oliver & Company" and "Beauty and the Beast." His storytelling prowess extends to Broadway, contributing to the stage adaptation of "The Lion King." With a career spanning several decades, he has also directed films like "Open Season" and contributed to various animated features and series.