Dan Scanlon, a renowned American animator, storyboard artist, and director, was born on June 21, 1976. Throughout his illustrious career, he has worked for Pixar, helming the direction of notable films such as Monsters University and Onward.
Prior to his stint at Pixar, Scanlon lent his talents to various projects, including Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World, The Indescribable Nth, and Joseph: King of Dreams, where he served as an animator. His expertise as a storyboard artist was showcased in The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea and 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure.
In 2001, Scanlon joined the esteemed animation studio Pixar, where he contributed as a story artist for Cars and Toy Story 3. He also co-directed the short film Mater and the Ghostlight. Additionally, Scanlon illustrated part one of Unmentionables, a comic book written by his wife, Michele Scanlon. Furthermore, he wrote and directed the live-action feature film Tracy, marking his debut as a writer/director.
Scanlon's impressive portfolio also includes his role as a member of the senior creative team on Brave and Inside Out. He, along with his wife Michele, operates the production company Caveat Productions, where they collaborate on various projects. The couple resides in San Francisco, continuing to make significant contributions to the world of animation.
