Bill Damaschke

Producer, Actor

November 20, 1963 (62 years)
William Damaschke (born November 20, 1963) is an American film executive and producer who currently serves as the president of Warner Bros. Pictures Animation. Previously, he had spent 20 years at DreamWorks Animation, most recently as Chief Creative Officer, where he was involved in the creative, artistic, and operational direction of the company. His tenure oversaw the release of some of the company's big franchise films, including Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon and The Croods. He also oversaw all of DreamWorks's live theatrical productions, including the award-winning Shrek the Musical. Damaschke’s other projects as a producer include the Broadway musical The Prom, directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, which played at the Longacre Theatre from 15 November 2018 to 11 August 2019; the Broadway-bound musical Half Time, directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell, which was presented at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Spring of 2018; and the stage adaptation of Moulin Rouge, directed by Alex Timbers, on which Damaschke serves as executive producer. He was also formerly the president of Skydance Animation.

Known For

  • Shark Tale
    Shark Tale2004
  • Kung Fu Panda
    Kung Fu Panda2008
  • Aliens
    Aliens1986
  • Ghostbusters
    Ghostbusters1984
  • The Prince of Egypt
    The Prince of Egypt1998
  • Weird Science
    Weird Science1985
  • Conan the Barbarian
    Conan the Barbarian1982
  • The Prom
    The Prom2020
  • Mr. Mom
    Mr. Mom1983
  • Michael Jackson's Halloween
    Michael Jackson's Halloween2017

Filmography

2020
2017
Michael Jackson's Halloween · as Consulting Producer
2008
Kung Fu Panda · as Executive Producer
2006
Over the Hedge · as Executive Producer
2004
1998
1986
1985
1984
1983
1982

1994
My So-Called Life · as Salesman

2011
2005
The 77th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Nominee
2004
1992
HBO First Look · as Self
1976
1971
Film · as Self

2000
The Road to El Dorado · as Co-Executive Producer