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Rob Minkoff(I)

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Rob Minkoff
Director Don Hahn and producer Peter Schneider, key players at Walt Disney Studios Feature Animation department during the mid1980s, offer a behind-the-magic glimpse of the turbulent times the Animation Studio was going through and the staggering output of hits that followed over the next ten years.
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Rob Minkoff was born on 11 August 1962 in Palo Alto, California, USA. He is a producer and director, known for The Lion King (1994), Stuart Little 2 (2002) and The Forbidden Kingdom (2008). He has been married to Crystal Kung Minkoff since 29 September 2007. They have two children.
BornAugust 11, 1962
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BornAugust 11, 1962
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    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Known for

    Matthew Broderick in The Lion King (1994)
    The Lion King
    8.5
    • Director
    • 1994
    Michael J. Fox in Stuart Little 2 (2002)
    Stuart Little 2
    5.5
    • Producer
    • 2002
    Jackie Chan and Jet Li in The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)
    The Forbidden Kingdom
    6.5
    • Director
    • 2008
    The Haunted Mansion (2003)
    The Haunted Mansion
    5.2
    • Producer
    • 2003

    Credits

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    Producer

    • Chinese Odyssey
      • producer
      • In Development
    • Samuel L. Jackson, Michelle Yeoh, Djimon Hounsou, Michael Cera, Ricky Gervais, and Kylie Kuioka in Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022)
      Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
      5.7
      • producer (produced by)
      • 2022
    • Zehra Naqvi, Penelope Rawlins, Aileen Mythen, Phillipa Alexander, and Juliette Crosbie in Rainbow Rangers (2018)
      Rainbow Rangers
      4.2
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2018–2020
    • The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show (2015)
      The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
      5.7
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2015–2016
    • Aftermath (2008)
      Aftermath
      7.1
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2008–2011
    • Killer Diller (2004)
      Killer Diller
      6.7
      • executive producer (uncredited)
      • 2004
    • The Haunted Mansion (2003)
      The Haunted Mansion
      5.2
      • executive producer
      • 2003
    • Michael J. Fox in Stuart Little 2 (2002)
      Stuart Little 2
      5.5
      • executive producer
      • 2002
    • Kathleen Turner, Charles Fleischer, Lou Hirsch, and April Winchell in Trail Mix-Up (1993)
      Trail Mix-Up
      7.1
      Short
      • co-executive producer
      • 1993

    Director

    • Chinese Odyssey
      • Director
      • In Development
    • Samuel L. Jackson, Michelle Yeoh, Djimon Hounsou, Michael Cera, Ricky Gervais, and Kylie Kuioka in Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022)
      Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
      5.7
      • Director
      • 2022
    • Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)
      Mr. Peabody & Sherman
      6.8
      • Director
      • 2014
    • Ashley Judd and Patrick Dempsey in Flypaper (2011)
      Flypaper
      6.3
      • Director
      • 2011
    • Timothy Hutton, Gina Bellman, Aldis Hodge, Christian Kane, and Beth Riesgraf in Leverage (2008)
      Leverage
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2009
    • Aftermath (2008)
      Aftermath
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2008–2011
    • Jackie Chan and Jet Li in The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)
      The Forbidden Kingdom
      6.5
      • Director
      • 2008
    • 100 Greatest Cartoons (2005)
      100 Greatest Cartoons
      7.0
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 2005
    • The Haunted Mansion (2003)
      The Haunted Mansion
      5.2
      • Director
      • 2003
    • Michael J. Fox in Stuart Little 2 (2002)
      Stuart Little 2
      5.5
      • Director
      • 2002
    • The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (2001)
      The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
      Video Game
      • co-director
      • 2001
    • Michael J. Fox in Stuart Little (1999)
      Stuart Little
      6.0
      • Director
      • 1999
    • Charles Fleischer and April Winchell in The Best of Roger Rabbit (1996)
      The Best of Roger Rabbit
      7.5
      Video
      • Director (segments Tummy Trouble, Roller Coaster Rabbit)
      • 1996
    • Matthew Broderick in The Lion King (1994)
      The Lion King
      8.5
      • Director
      • 1994
    • Mickey's Audition (1992)
      Mickey's Audition
      6.8
      Short
      • Director
      • 1992
    • Kathleen Turner, Charles Fleischer, Lou Hirsch, and April Winchell in Roller Coaster Rabbit (1990)
      Roller Coaster Rabbit
      7.4
      Short
      • animation director
      • 1990

    Animation Department

    • Mike Judge in Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996)
      Beavis and Butt-Head Do America
      6.8
      • character designer
      • 1996
    • Liquid Television (1991)
      Liquid Television
      8.0
      TV Series
      • animator (segment Technological Threat)
      • 1994
    • Jodi Benson in The Little Mermaid (1989)
      The Little Mermaid
      7.6
      • character animator
      • 1989
    • Technological Threat (1988)
      Technological Threat
      6.4
      Short
      • character animator
      • 1988
    • Sport Goofy in Soccermania (1987)
      Sport Goofy in Soccermania
      6.7
      Short
      • animator (as Robert Minkoff)
      • 1987
    • Jon Lovitz, Timothy E. Day, Deanna Oliver, Thurl Ravenscroft, and Timothy Stack in The Brave Little Toaster (1987)
      The Brave Little Toaster
      7.2
      • character designer
      • 1987
    • Kevin Costner, Harvey Keitel, Charlie Sheen, Christopher Lloyd, and John Lithgow in Amazing Stories (1985)
      Amazing Stories
      7.4
      TV Series
      • animator (uncredited)
      • 1987
    • Vincent Price, Val Bettin, Eve Brenner, Candy Candido, Diana Chesney, Barrie Ingham, Melissa Manchester, Susanne Pollatschek, Frank Welker, and Alan Young in The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
      The Great Mouse Detective
      7.1
      • supervising animator (as Robert Minkoff)
      • 1986
    • Nigel Hawthorne, Grant Bardsley, John Byner, Phil Fondacaro, and Susan Sheridan in The Black Cauldron (1985)
      The Black Cauldron
      6.3
      • inbetween artist (as Robert Minkoff)
      • 1985
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    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Rob - Crystal's Husband
    • Born
      • August 11, 1962
      • Palo Alto, California, USA
    • Spouse
      • Crystal Kung MinkoffSeptember 29, 2007 - present (2 children)
    • Children
        Zoe Minkoff
    • Relatives
      • Zach Minkoff(Niece or Nephew)
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      • 2 Articles

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      Was approached to direct Beauty and the Beast (1991), but the studio turned him down because he wanted complete creative control.

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