Director
Glen Keane
1954
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 13 April 1954, Abington, Pennsylvania, USA
- Known for
- Dear Basketball
, Over the Moon, Duet
Glen Keane (born 1954) is an American animator and director who spent decades at Disney, where he drew lead characters such as Ariel, the Beast and Tarzan. He later moved into directing with shorts and features. He is regarded as one of the most influential character animators of his generation.
Where to start
Dear Basketball (2017)Full guide
Hand-drawn short he directed, based on Kobe Bryant's poem; it won the Oscar for Best Animated Short.
Over the Moon (2020)Log in to add it to the library
His feature directing debut, a musical fantasy that earned an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature.
Duet (2014)Log in to add it to the library
Experimental interactive short he directed, showing his interest in new animation technology.
Waking Sleeping Beauty (2010)Log in to add it to the library
Documentary on Disney's animation revival of the 1980s and 1990s, in which he appears.
Their films in the library
Awards
- 2018 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film (Dear Basketball)
The full list · 25
- 1984The Making of Mickey's Christmas CarolLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 1992The Making of Aladdin: A Whole New WorldLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 1995Frank and OllieLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
- 1999Tarzan in Concert with Phil CollinsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2000Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in AnimationLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2003The Art of 'Spirited Away'Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2003Disney's Animation Magic: Treasure PlanetLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2003Passing the Baton: The Making of The Fox and the HoundLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2004Diamond in the Rough: The Making of AladdinLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2005From Rags to Riches: The Making of CinderellaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2005From Walt's Table: A Tribute to Disney's Nine Old MenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2005The Art of Mary BlairLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2006Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2007The Pixar StoryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2010Waking Sleeping BeautyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2010Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the BeastLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2011Untangled: The Making of a Fairy TaleLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2014DuetLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2015NephtaliLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2017Dear BasketballLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2018HowardLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2020Over the MoonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Space Dog / Rail Worker #3 (voice) · Director
- 2020A Trash Truck ChristmasLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Trash Truck / Grandpa (voice)
- 2023Pencils vs PixelsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2026Walking with AnimatorsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.