John Musker
American animation director (born 1953)
- Born November 8, 1953
- 2 movies
John Musker is an American animator, writer and director who, with Ron Clements, helped lead Disney's animation revival. Together they directed The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Hercules, Treasure Planet, The Princess and the Frog and Moana. Three of their films earned Academy Award nominations for Best Animated Feature.
Known for
- The Little Mermaid (1989), Director. Co-directed the film that opened Disney’s run of hit animated musicals.
- Aladdin (1992), Director. Co-directed the Arabian Nights musical built around Robin Williams’s genie.
- Hercules (1997), Director. The Greek myth comedy that won them an Annie Award for directing.
- The Princess and the Frog (2009), Director. A hand-drawn New Orleans fairy tale, nominated for an Academy Award.
- Moana (2016), Director. The Pacific voyage story, nominated for an Academy Award.
Movies
Quick answers
- What movies and TV shows has John Musker been in?
- John Musker appears in Aladdin (1992) and The Little Mermaid (1989) on The Remote.
- When was John Musker born?
- John Musker was born on 8 November 1953.
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