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Mark Henn

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Mark Henn is an American character animator whose career at Walt Disney Animation Studios has spanned several decades. He is formally recognized for his role as a supervising animator on numerous Disney Renaissance films, specifically overseeing the animation of several prominent female protagonists. His credited characters include Ariel in "The Little Mermaid," Belle in "Beauty and the Beast," Jasmine in "Aladdin," and Mulan. Henn specializes in traditional hand-drawn animation techniques and has mentored incoming animators at the studio.

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Which Disney princesses did Mark Henn supervise?

Henn supervised or co-supervised Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Mulan, and Tiana. Disney consequently nicknamed him its "Princess Guy," although his character work also included young Simba and Pocahontas.

Did Mark Henn animate all of Belle in Beauty and the Beast?

Belle's animation was divided between teams in California and Florida. Henn and James Baxter served as her principal supervising animators, helping keep her design and performance consistent across the 1991 film.

What was Mark Henn's first Disney feature?

He joined Disney in 1980 and worked as an assistant animator on The Fox and the Hound, released in 1981. His first supervising assignment included Basil and Dr. Dawson in The Great Mouse Detective.

Did Mark Henn work on both traditional and computer-animated Disney films?

Yes. He was central to hand-drawn films such as Mulan and The Princess and the Frog, then continued contributing to later productions, including character work and animation tests at Walt Disney Animation Studios.