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John Musker(I)

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John Musker
The Pixar Story takes audiences behind the scenes of the groundbreaking company that pioneered a new generation of animation and forever changed the face of filmmaking.
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John Musker was born on 8 November 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is a writer and director, known for Hercules (1997), Aladdin (1992) and Moana (2016). He has been married to Gale Warren since 22 September 1979. They have three children.
BornNovember 8, 1953
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BornNovember 8, 1953
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  • Nominated for 2 Oscars
    • 10 wins & 16 nominations total

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Directors John Musker (left) and Ron Clements (right)
John Lasseter, Ron Clements, John Musker, Osnat Shurer, and Auli'i Cravalho at an event for Moana (2016)
John Lasseter, Ron Clements, Alan F. Horn, Dwayne Johnson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Temuera Morrison, John Musker, Alan Tudyk, Nicole Scherzinger, Jared Bush, Rachel House, Osnat Shurer, and Auli'i Cravalho at an event for Moana (2016)
Ron Clements, John Musker, and Osnat Shurer at an event for Moana (2016)
John Lasseter, Ron Clements, Dwayne Johnson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Temuera Morrison, John Musker, Alan Tudyk, Rachel House, Osnat Shurer, and Auli'i Cravalho at an event for Moana (2016)
Ron Clements, Taika Waititi, Andrew Millstein, and John Musker
Ron Clements, John Musker, Pamela Ribon, Osnat Shurer, Aaron Kandell, and Jordan Kandell
John Lasseter, Ron Clements, Dwayne Johnson, Temuera Morrison, John Musker, Rachel House, Osnat Shurer, and Auli'i Cravalho at an event for Moana (2016)
Ron Clements, Temuera Morrison, and John Musker at an event for Moana (2016)
Ron Clements, John Musker, and Osnat Shurer
Ron Clements, Temuera Morrison, and John Musker at an event for Moana (2016)
John Musker

Known for:

James Woods, Danny DeVito, Matt Frewer, Bobcat Goldthwait, Rip Torn, Tate Donovan, Josh Keaton, Roger Bart, and Susan Egan in Hercules (1997)
Hercules
7.3
  • Writer
  • 1997
Robin Williams, Jonathan Freeman, Gilbert Gottfried, Linda Larkin, Douglas Seale, Scott Weinger, and Frank Welker in Aladdin (1992)
Aladdin
8.0
  • Writer
  • 1992
Dwayne Johnson, Stephen Kearin, Temuera Morrison, Alan Tudyk, Nicole Scherzinger, Any Gabrielly, and Auli'i Cravalho in Moana (2016)
Moana
7.6
  • Writer
  • 2016
Jodi Benson in The Little Mermaid (1989)
The Little Mermaid
7.6
  • Writer
  • 1989

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Writer

  • Aladdin: Live from the West End
    • Based on the Disney film written by
    • Post-production
    • 2023
  • Tiana
    • characters
    • In Production
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Javier Bardem, Melissa McCarthy, Halle Bailey, and Jonah Hauer-King in The Little Mermaid (2023)
    The Little Mermaid
    • based on Disney's "The Little Mermaid" animation screenplay by
    • 2023
  • Queen Latifah, John Stamos, Shaggy, Graham Phillips, and Auli'i Cravalho in The Wonderful World of Disney (1997)
    The Little Mermaid Live!
    • animated film written by
    • TV Movie
    • 2019
  • Dwayne Johnson, Stephen Kearin, Temuera Morrison, Alan Tudyk, Nicole Scherzinger, Any Gabrielly, and Auli'i Cravalho in Moana (2016)
    Moana
    • story by
    • 2016
  • Ming-Na Wen, Scott Adsit, Drake Bell, Anna Graves, Tom Kane, Nolan North, Adrian Pasdar, Laura Bailey, Josh Gad, Kate Higgins, Tiya Sircar, Matt Sloan, Ross Thomas, and Lloyd Floyd in Disney Infinity 3.0 (2015)
    Disney Infinity 3.0
    • characters: Aladdin, Jasmine
    • Video Game
    • 2015
  • Adrian Pasdar, Fred Tatasciore, Travis Willingham, Laura Bailey, Troy Baker, and Roger Craig Smith in Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (2014)
    Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes
    • characters: Aladdin, Jasmine
    • Video Game
    • 2014
  • Bruno Campos, Jim Cummings, Keith David, Jennifer Hale, Jenifer Lewis, Anika Noni Rose, Hynden Walch, and Michael-Leon Wooley in The Princess and the Frog (2009)
    The Princess and the Frog
    • screenplay by
    • story by
    • 2009
  • Sally Field, Jodi Benson, Jim Cummings, and Samuel E. Wright in The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008)
    The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
    • based on the characters created by (uncredited)
    • Video
    • 2008
  • The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms (2006)
    The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms
    • based on characters created by
    • Video Game
    • 2006
  • The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Majestic Journey (2004)
    The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Majestic Journey
    • based on characters created by
    • Video Game
    • 2004
  • RLS Legacy Virtual 3D Tour and Treasure Hunt
    • Writer
    • Video Game
    • 2003
  • Treasure Planet (2002)
    Treasure Planet
    • based on story by
    • Video Game
    • 2002
  • Treasure Planet (2002)
    Treasure Planet
    • animation story by
    • screenplay by
    • 2002
  • Wayne Allwine, Tony Anselmo, Bill Farmer, Tress MacNeille, and Russi Taylor in House of Mouse (2001)
    House of Mouse
    • characters
    • TV Series
    • 2001
  • Aladdin in Nasira's Revenge (2000)
    Aladdin in Nasira's Revenge
    • based on the characters created by (uncredited)
    • Video Game
    • 2000
  • Jodi Benson, Pat Carroll, Tara Strong, and Samuel E. Wright in The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000)
    The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea
    • based on the characters created by (uncredited)
    • Video
    • 2000

Director

  • I'm Hip
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2023
  • Queen Latifah, John Stamos, Shaggy, Graham Phillips, and Auli'i Cravalho in The Wonderful World of Disney (1997)
    The Little Mermaid Live!
    • animated film director
    • TV Movie
    • 2019
  • Gone Fishing (2017)
    Gone Fishing
    • Director
    • Video
    • 2017
  • Dwayne Johnson: You're Welcome
    • Director
    • Music Video
    • 2016
  • Dwayne Johnson, Stephen Kearin, Temuera Morrison, Alan Tudyk, Nicole Scherzinger, Any Gabrielly, and Auli'i Cravalho in Moana (2016)
    Moana
    • Director (directed by)
    • 2016
  • Bruno Campos, Jim Cummings, Keith David, Jennifer Hale, Jenifer Lewis, Anika Noni Rose, Hynden Walch, and Michael-Leon Wooley in The Princess and the Frog (2009)
    The Princess and the Frog
    • Director (directed by)
    • 2009
  • 100 Greatest Cartoons (2005)
    100 Greatest Cartoons
    • Director (original material)
    • TV Special
    • 2005
  • Treasure Planet (2002)
    Treasure Planet
    • Director
    • 2002
  • James Woods, Danny DeVito, Matt Frewer, Bobcat Goldthwait, Rip Torn, Tate Donovan, Josh Keaton, Roger Bart, and Susan Egan in Hercules (1997)
    Hercules
    • Director
    • 1997
  • Robin Williams, Jonathan Freeman, Gilbert Gottfried, Linda Larkin, Douglas Seale, Scott Weinger, and Frank Welker in Aladdin (1992)
    Aladdin
    • Director
    • 1992
  • Jodi Benson in The Little Mermaid (1989)
    The Little Mermaid
    • Director
    • 1989
  • DTV Monster Hits (1987)
    DTV Monster Hits
    • Director (original material)
    • TV Movie
    • 1987
  • Vincent Price, Val Bettin, Eve Brenner, Candy Candido, Diana Chesney, Barrie Ingham, Melissa Manchester, Susanne Pollatschek, Frank Welker, and Alan Young in The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
    The Great Mouse Detective
    • Director
    • 1986

Additional Crew

  • Aladdin: Live from the West End
    • Disney film directed and produced by, based on: Disney's Aladdin, screenplay by
    • Post-production
    • 2023
  • Will Smith, Alan Tudyk, Navid Negahban, Numan Acar, Marwan Kenzari, Naomi Scott, Mena Massoud, Adam Alzoubi, and Nathaniel Ellul in Aladdin (2019)
    Aladdin
    • based on Disney's "Aladdin" animation screenplay by
    • 2019
  • Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show (2017)
    Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show
    • additional material
    • 2017
  • Scott Adsit in Big Hero 6 (2014)
    Big Hero 6
    • creative leadership: Walt Disney Animation Studios
    • 2014
  • Treasure Planet (2002)
    Treasure Planet
    • developer (uncredited)
    • 2002
  • John Hurt, Nigel Hawthorne, Grant Bardsley, John Byner, Phil Fondacaro, Clarence Nash, and Susan Sheridan in The Black Cauldron (1985)
    The Black Cauldron
    • additional story contributions
    • 1985
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Videos20

"Louis" from The Princess and the Frog
Clip 1:17
"Louis" from The Princess and the Frog
"Mama Odie" from The Princess and the Frog
Clip 1:22
"Mama Odie" from The Princess and the Frog
The Princess and the Frog: "Kiss the Frog"
Clip 3:22
The Princess and the Frog: "Kiss the Frog"
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Clip 0:55
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Clip 0:48
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Clip 1:31
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Clip 0:34
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Clip 0:55
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Clip 1:28
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Trailer
Trailer 2:25
Trailer
"Magic of the Bayou" from The Princess and the Frog
Featurette 2:34
"Magic of the Bayou" from The Princess and the Frog
"A Return to the Animated Musical" from The Princess and the Frog
Featurette 3:24
"A Return to the Animated Musical" from The Princess and the Frog

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    • November 8, 1953
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
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    • Gale WarrenSeptember 22, 1979 - present (3 children)
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    Went to college with Tim Burton, John Lasseter, and Brad Bird.
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