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Mike Surrey

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Mike Surrey is an American animator who worked extensively during the Disney Renaissance period. He served as a supervising animator at Walt Disney Feature Animation on several successful theatrical releases. His credited work includes animating characters like Timon in The Lion King and Terk in Tarzan. He is known for his expressive, traditional 2D character animation style and has contributed to numerous animated features for both Disney and rival studios.

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Which Disney character did Mike Surrey supervise in The Lion King?

Mike Surrey was the supervising animator for Timon in Disney's 1994 animated film The Lion King. His job involved guiding the character's acting, poses, movement, and consistency across the film.

Did Mike Surrey work on Mulan?

Yes. His Disney Renaissance credits include The Lion King and Mulan, along with other Walt Disney Feature Animation productions. The 1998 release Mulan followed The Lion King's 1994 theatrical run.

Is Mike Surrey also credited as Michael Surrey?

Yes. Biographical listings commonly use Michael Surrey, while professional references may use Mike Surrey. He is associated with Walt Disney Animation Studios and character animation during the Disney Renaissance.

Which other Disney films are associated with Mike Surrey?

His credited Disney work includes Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Lion King, Mulan, and later films such as The Princess and the Frog. Timon remains his most recognizable character credit.

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