Daniel Gerson

Writing

Daniel Gerson

Born
Died
(aged 49)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Credits
10 titles

Biography

Daniel Gerson (August 1, 1966 – February 6, 2016) was an American screenwriter and voice actor, best known for his work with Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios. He co-wrote the screenplays of Monsters, Inc., Monsters University and Big Hero 6, which was reported to be his last film as screenwriter.

Gerson contributed material to Chicken Little, Curious George, Cars, Meet the Robinsons, Up, Inside Out and Zootopia, as well as television shows including Misguided Angeles, Big Wolf on Campus and Something So Right. He also won a BAFTA award.

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 4

YearTitleRole
2014 Big Hero 6 Film Desk Sergeant (voice)
2013 Monsters University Film Additional Voices (voice)
2010 Monster Truck Mater Film Tormentor's Biggest Fan (voice)
2001 Monsters, Inc. Film Needleman / Smitty (voice)

Crew credits 9

YearTitleJob
2015 Inside Out Film Thanks
2014 Big Hero 6 Film Screenplay
2013 Monsters University Film Screenplay, Story
2012 Tangled Ever After Film Additional Writing
2011 Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice Film Additional Writing
2009 Prep & Landing Film Additional Writing
2009 Up Film Thanks
2001 Monsters, Inc. Film Screenplay
1994 Duckman TV Teleplay, Story (1 ep)
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