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Kelly Asbury

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Kelly Asbury was an American animator, film director, storyboard artist, and voice actor whose career spanned major animation studios. He directed the DreamWorks features "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron" and "Shrek 2," and later directed "Gnomeo & Juliet" and "Smurfs: The Lost Village." Earlier in his career, he contributed to the story and visual development of classic Walt Disney Animation Studios films, including "Beauty and the Beast," "Aladdin," and "The Nightmare Before Christmas." His versatility in both traditional and computer-generated animation made him a notable figure in the film industry.

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Which DreamWorks films did Kelly Asbury direct?

Kelly Asbury directed Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron and Shrek 2 for DreamWorks. Those films are among the most recognized parts of his animation career.

What is Kelly Asbury's connection to Shrek 2?

Kelly Asbury directed Shrek 2, the DreamWorks animated feature that continued the Shrek story. He shared that film credit with his broader work as an animator and storyboard artist.

Which later animated films did Kelly Asbury direct?

His later directing credits included Gnomeo & Juliet and Smurfs: The Lost Village. These films followed his earlier DreamWorks work on Spirit and Shrek 2.

What different animation roles did Kelly Asbury have?

Kelly Asbury worked as an animator, film director, storyboard artist, and voice actor. His career covered several major animation studios and multiple kinds of production work.