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Simon J. Smith

Actor, Director, ProducerBorn September 16, 1968 (57 years)
Simon James Smith is an English animator, director, visual effects artist and occasional voice actor best known for his work at DreamWorks Animation. Smith came to PDI/DreamWorks in 1997 as head of layout for the company's feature film division. A CG animation veteran with nearly 25 years of experience, Smith supervised the layout department on PDI/DreamWorks' first animated feature Antz, serving as the head of layout in Shrek. He then directed the Universal Studios Theatre experience Shrek 4-D, followed by the short Far Far Away Idol. His first feature film as a director was in 2007, with Bee Movie. He then directed another DVD short, Megamind: The Button of Doom, before co-helming, with Eric Darnell, the comedy/spy action spin-off from the Madagascar series, Penguins of Madagascar.

Known For

  • Penguins of Madagascar
  • Bee Movie
  • Shrek 4-D
  • Megamind: The Button of Doom
  • Far Far Away Idol
  • Shrek's Thrilling Tales
  • Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party
  • Baymax Dreams
  • Shrek Stories

Featured Videos

  • Penguins Of Madagascar: Simon J. Smith On The Penguins
    Penguins Of Madagascar: Simon J. Smith On The PenguinsPenguins of MadagascarBehind the Scenes
  • Penguins Of Madagascar: Annet Mahendru On Working With The Directors
    Penguins Of Madagascar: Annet Mahendru On Working With The DirectorsPenguins of MadagascarBehind the Scenes

Simon J. Smith Filmography

2012
2007
Bee Movie · as Truck Driver / Chet (voice)
2001
Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party · as Blind Mouse (singing Voice)
2001
Shrek · as Blind Mouse (voice)

2008
The 80th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Nominee
2006
Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition (TV Series) · as Self
2001
1992
HBO First Look (TV Series) · as Self

2022
Batwheels (TV Series) · as Executive Producer

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