Gary Trousdale
Director

Gary Trousdale Net Worth

Gary Trousdale was born in La Crescenta, California and developed a passion for animation from an early age. He studied animation at CalArts and was hired by Disney in 1985 to work on "The Black Cauldron." His directorial debut, "Beauty and the Beast," was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture and he continues to work with Disney. He currently resides in the San Fernando Valley, a suburb of Los Angeles, California.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Director, Writer, Animation Department
Birth Day June 08, 1960
Birth Place  La Crescenta, California, United States
Age 62 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Cancer
Occupation Film director, Screenwriter, Animator, Storyboard artist
Years active 1982–present

💰 Net worth

Gary Trousdale, a highly skilled and accomplished Director, Writer, and Animation Department professional in the United States, is estimated to have a net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million in the year 2024. Throughout his career, Trousdale has showcased his exceptional talents and creativity, contributing to various successful projects in the animation industry. His expertise and contribution to the field are reflected in his net worth, which further underscores his significant impact in the world of animation.

Biography/Timeline

1982

Trousdale planned to become an Architect, but decided instead to study animation at CalArts, where he studied for three years. He was hired in 1982 to design storyboards and do other animation. He then went to work designing restaurant menus and t-shirts.

1985

Trousdale was hired by Walt Disney Feature Animation in 1985 as an effects Animator on The Black Cauldron. He gained true prominence in his field with the success of his animated film directorial debut Beauty and the Beast, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture and won a LAFCA Award. He later directed The Hunchback of Notre Dame in 1996 and Atlantis: The Lost Empire in 2001.

2003

He moved to DreamWorks Animation in 2003, where he worked on projects such as The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper, Shrek the Halls and more recently Scared Shrekless.

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