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Yuriy Norstein

Yuriy Norstein is a prominent Russian animator known for his deeply evocative and experimental films. His work, particul...

Russian Independent Traditional Director

9.6 Brilliant

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Richard Williams

Richard Williams is an independent animator celebrated for his meticulous traditional techniques. He directed animation...

Independent Traditional Director Who Framed Roger Rabbit

9.3 Excellent

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Hideaki Anno

Hideaki Anno is a Japanese animator and director renowned for his innovative approach to animation and storytelling. He...

Traditional Japanese Science Fiction Evangelion

9.2 Excellent

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Tomm Moore

Tomm Moore is a celebrated Irish animator known primarily for his distinctive approach to storytelling. His work, includ...

Traditional Irish Cartoon Saloon Director

9.1 Excellent

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René Laloux

René Laloux is a French animator renowned for his 1973 film Fantastic Planet. This visually distinctive science fiction...

French Traditional Science Fiction Director

9.0 Excellent

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James Baxter

James Baxter was a British animator recognized primarily for his innovative work on the iconic ballroom scene within Dis...

Traditional Disney Dreamworks Character Animator

9.0 Excellent

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John Musker

John Musker is a prominent animator and director recognized for his contributions to beloved animated films. He has nota...

Traditional Disney Aladdin Director

9.0 Excellent

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Ron Clements

Ron Clements is a prominent animator and director recognized for his contributions to Disney’s classic animated films. H...

Traditional Disney Aladdin Director

9.0 Excellent

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Chris Sanders

Chris Sanders is a prominent animator known primarily for his work in feature films. His directorial contributions inclu...

Disney Dreamworks Director How To Train Your Dragon

9.0 Excellent

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Sylvain Chomet

Sylvain Chomet is a French animator renowned for his distinctive, hand-drawn style. His films, such as “The Triplets of...

French Independent Traditional Director

8.8 Great

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Paul Grimault

Paul Grimault was a pioneering French animator known for his meticulous approach to traditional animation techniques. He...

French Traditional Pioneer Director

8.8 Great

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Fyodor Khitruk

Fyodor Khitruk was a pioneering Soviet animator whose work shaped generations of artists. He directed numerous beloved a...

Traditional Pioneer Soviet Director

8.8 Great

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Eric Goldberg

Eric Goldberg is a celebrated American animator recognized primarily for his work at Disney. He gained prominence throug...

Traditional Disney Director Character Animator

8.8 Great

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Dean DeBlois

Dean DeBlois is a prominent animator recognized primarily for his pivotal role in creating and overseeing the “How to Tr...

Cgi Dreamworks Director How To Train Your Dragon

8.8 Great

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Nora Twomey

Nora Twomey is a celebrated Irish animator known for her distinctive traditional animation style. She co-established Car...

Traditional Irish Cartoon Saloon Director

8.8 Great

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Leiji Matsumoto

Japanese manga artist and anime creator Leiji Matsumoto created Space Battleship Yamato (1974) and Galaxy Express 999, f...

Traditional Japanese Science Fiction Director

8.5 Great

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Gary Trousdale

American Disney director who co-directed Beauty and the Beast (1991) and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) alongside Ki...

Traditional Disney Beauty And The Beast Director

8.5 Great

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Kirk Wise

American Disney director who co-directed Beauty and the Beast (1991) and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) alongside Ga...

Traditional Disney Beauty And The Beast Director

8.5 Great

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Roger Allers

American Disney director who co-directed The Lion King (1994) and subsequently wrote and directed the Broadway stage ada...

Traditional Disney Director Lion King

8.5 Great

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Brenda Chapman

Brenda Chapman is an American animator and director notable for co-directing the Pixar film Brave, becoming the first wo...

Pixar Brave Dreamworks Director

8.3 Great