Joaquim Dos Santos is a renowned Portuguese-American television director, celebrated for his outstanding work in the realm of animated cartoons. His impressive portfolio boasts direction credits on prominent shows such as Justice League Unlimited, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and The Legend of Korra.
Initially, Dos Santos served as a storyboard artist for Justice League, before being elevated to the role of director in the show's renamed third season. He went on to co-direct half of the episodes of Justice League Unlimited alongside fellow DCAU director Dan Riba, including the highly acclaimed final episode "Destroyer".
Dos Santos joined the creative team of Avatar: The Last Airbender during the middle of the show's second season, initially as a storyboard artist. As the series progressed, he began directing episodes, with his notable work including the concluding parts of the four-part season finale.
In addition to his work on Avatar, Dos Santos directed the mini-series G.I. Joe: Resolute, a project that showcased his exceptional storytelling abilities. Following this endeavor, he returned to Warner Bros. Animation, where he directed two DC Showcase short films: The Spectre, which accompanied the Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths direct-to-video movie, and Jonah Hex, which was featured in Batman: Under the Red Hood.
Currently, Dos Santos serves as an executive producer and co-showrunner on the animated series Voltron: Legendary Defender, collaborating with Lauren Montgomery to bring this beloved franchise to life. Throughout his illustrious career, Dos Santos has earned the nickname "Dr. Fight" due to his remarkable skill in crafting intricate fight sequences and action set pieces, a testament to his dedication and expertise in the field of animation.
