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Linda Woolverton

Writer, Producer, Additional CreditsBorn December 19, 1952 (72 years)
Linda Woolverton is a writer best known for the screenplay for Disney's animated feature film Beauty and the Beast and co-wrote the screenplay for the The Lion King. Woolverton then went on to write the Broadway musical version of Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King to the stage. She also co-wrote the book for the Broadway musical Aida and wrote the book for Lestat.  She also co-produced and wrote the screenplay for the Tim Burton film Alice in Wonderland.
Movies & Shows on Plex
  • My Little Pony 'n Friends
Known For
  • The Lion King
  • Maleficent
  • Beauty and the Beast
  • Alice in Wonderland
  • Alice Through the Looking Glass
  • Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
  • Beauty and the Beast
  • The Lion King
  • Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
  • Mufasa: The Lion King
  • Arctic Tale
  • The Berenstain Bears (1985)
  • Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
  • Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers
  • Spellbound
  • Star Wars: Ewoks
  • Dennis the Menace (1986)
  • My Little Pony 'n Friends

Filmography

2022
2019
2017
Beauty and the Beast · as Original Film Writer
2016
2015
Clan of the Cave Bear · as Screenplay
2014
Maleficent · as Screenplay
2010
Alice in Wonderland · as Screenplay
2006
Arctic Tale · as Screenplay
1994
The Lion King · as Screenplay
1993
1991
Beauty and the Beast · as Screenplay
1989
1988
Garbage Pail Kids (TV Series)
1988
1986
1986
1986
Popples (TV Series)

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