David Reynolds
Biography
David Reynolds is a male writer born on February 17, 1962. He began his writing career in 1993 as one of the original writers on NBC's "Late Night With Conan O'Brien." Reynolds moved to Los Angeles in 1995 and landed a job at Walt Disney Feature Animation. He worked on various Disney Pixar animation and production films, including the script for "The Emperor's New Groove" and co-writing 'Finding Nemo.' He has a contract with Pixar and has been involved in almost every Disney Pixar animation or production film for six years. Reynolds is also known as Dave Reynolds and David F. Reynolds.
Career overview
David Reynolds began his writing career in 1993 as one of the original writers on NBC's "Late Night With Conan O'Brien." He then moved to Los Angeles in 1995 and landed a job at Walt Disney Feature Animation. It was during this time that he met Pixar, who asked him to help develop his second feature, "A Bug's Life." This collaboration led to a contract with Pixar, and Reynolds worked on almost every Disney Pixar animation or production film for the next six years.
During his time at Pixar, Reynolds contributed to several notable projects, including the script for "The Emperor's New Groove" and co-writing "Finding Nemo." He has a total of 34 known credits in his writing career. Reynolds' work has been recognized, with him being nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA.
Reynolds' writing career spans over three decades, with his earliest known work dating back to 1993. He has worked on a wide range of projects, from television shows to feature films, and has established himself as a skilled writer in the industry.
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Full Filmography
37 titles- The Garfield Movie (2024) Executive Producer
- The Garfield Movie (2024) Screenplay
- Captain Jokes Parrot's Finding the Lost Atlantis (2019) Characters
- Aldabra: Once Upon an Island (2015) Creative Consultant
- The Arrested Development Documentary Project (2013) as Self
- Chimpanzee (2012) Creative Consultant
- The Polar Bears (2012) Writer
- Sita Sings the Blues (2008) Other
- Long Lost Son (2006) Original Music Composer
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse (2006) Writer
- Legend of the Sandsquatch (2006) as Bill
- Chicken Little (2005) Additional Dialogue
- Chicken Little (2005) Other
- Kronk's New Groove (2005) Characters
- Cruel Intentions 3 (2004) Original Music Composer
- Finding Nemo (2003) Screenplay
- Atlantis: Milo's Return (2003) Characters
- The Jungle Book 2 (2003) Additional Writing
- The Sweatbox (2002) as Self
- A Is for Acid (2002) Executive Producer
- Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) Other
- The Emperor's New Groove (2000) Screenplay
- Fantasia 2000 (2000) Writer
- TV Funhouse (2000) Writer
- Toy Story 2 (1999) Additional Writing
- Mulan (1998) Story
- Dumb and Dumber (1995) Writer
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) Writer
- A Touch of Frost (1992) Producer
- China Beach (1988) as Pilot #1
- Raising Miranda (1988)
- Crime Story (1986) as Driver #2
- Soul Man (1986) as Ernie
- One More Saturday Night (1986) as Russ Cadwell
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Writer
- Doctor Who (1963) as Child
- The Garfield Movie 2 Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Reynolds best known for?
David Reynolds is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Garfield Movie (2024), The Garfield Movie (2024), Killer Confessions: Case Files of a Texas Ranger (2026), Chicken Little (2005).
When and where was David Reynolds born?
David Reynolds was born on August 10, 1966.
How many credits does David Reynolds have?
David Reynolds has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2024.
What is David Reynolds's background in cinema and television?
David Reynolds is a male writer born on February 17, 1962. He began his writing career in 1993 as one of the original writers on NBC's "Late Night With Conan O'Brien." Reynolds moved to Los Angeles in 1995 and landed a job at Walt Disney Feature Animation. He worked on various Disney Pixar animation and production film...
David Reynolds by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Crime Story (1986) as Driver #2 — aged about 19
- Doctor Who (1963) as Child — aged about 3
- China Beach (1988) as Pilot #1 — aged about 21
- Soul Man (1986) as Ernie — aged about 19
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