David Silverman
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- March 15, 1957 in New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1979–2026 (48 Years)
- Total Credits
- 63 credits in database
Biography
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of David Silverman (Directing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invention/guessing of titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
Subject: David Silverman (Directing).
Synopsis/TMDB Bio: David Silverman (born March 15, 1957) is an American animator. He directed numerous episodes of The Simpsons and The Simpsons Movie. He was involved with The Simpsons from the beginning, animating all original short Simpsons cartoons on The Tracey Ullman Show. He served as director of animation for several years.
Source [1] (TMDB): Birthday: March 15, 1957. Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA. Known for: Writing.
Source [2] (IMDb): Refers to a different David Silverman (Actor, Kent on The Walking Dead, born in Paterson, NJ). Note: This is a different person based on the context of "Actor" vs "Animator/Director". I must be careful not to mix the actor with the animator.
Source [3] (IMDbPro): Same as [2].
Source [4] (TMDB): Refers to a David Silverman known as an Actor (The Founder, Anchorman 2, etc.).
Target Subject: David Silverman (the animator/director).
Facts to include:
Name: David Silverman.
Profession: American animator.
Birth date: March 15, 1957.
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA.
Work: Directed numerous episodes of The Simpsons and The Simpsons Movie.
History: Involved with The Simpsons from the beginning.
Specific task: Animated
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of David Silverman (specifically focusing on Directing, based on the prompt's instruction "career overview of David Silverman (Directing)").
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Focus: Directing (as requested by the user prompt).
Synopsis/TMDB Bio:
David Silverman (born March 15, 1957) is an American animator.
Directed numerous episodes of The Simpsons and The Simpsons Movie.
Involved with The Simpsons from the beginning.
Animated all of the original short Simpsons cartoons on The Tracey Ullman Show.
Served as director of animation for several years.
Source [1] (TMDB):
Birthday: March 15, 1957.
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA.
Known For: Writing.
Source [2] & [3] (IMDb/IMDbPro):
Refers to a different David Silverman (Actor).
Actor: Kent on The Walking Dead (Seasons 5, 6 & 7).
Shows: Stranger Things, House of Cards, Atlanta.
Born: Paterson, New Jersey.
Grew up: Hollywood, Florida.
Source [4] (TMDB):
Refers to a different David Silverman (Actor).
Work includes: The Founder, Anchorman 2, The Leisure Seeker, Magic Mike XXL, The Walking Dead, Stranger Things, Hillbilly Elegy, Cobra Kai.
The user wants a career overview of David Silverman (Directing).
The sources contain two different people named David Silverman.
Source [1] and the Synopsis refer to the animator/director.
Sources [2], [3], and [4] refer to an actor.
The prompt specifically asks for "David Silverman (Directing)". Therefore, I must focus on the information related to the animator/director found in the Synopsis and Source [1].
Information available for the Director:
American animator.
Born March 15, 1957, in New York City, New York, USA.
Directed numerous episodes of The Simpsons.
Directed The Simpsons Movie.
Animated all original short Simpsons cartoons on The Tracey Ullman Show.
Served as director of animation for several years.
Paragraph 1: Early career and The Simpsons.
David Silverman is an American animator born on March 15, 1957, in New York City, New York. He has been involved with the animated series The Simpsons since its inception. His early work on the franchise included animating all of the original short Simpsons cartoons that aired on The Tracey Ullman Show.
Paragraph 2: Directing and Animation leadership.
Throughout his career, Silverman has directed numerous episodes of The Simpsons as well as The Simpsons Movie. In addition to his directing credits, he served as the director of animation for the series for several years.
Word Count Check:
Current draft: ~95 words.
Target: 180-260 words.
Problem: The provided text is very sparse for the "Directing" David Silverman. If I only use the provided facts, I cannot reach 18
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
63 titles- Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition (2026) Consulting Producer
- May the 12th Be with You (2024) Director
- May the 12th Be with You (2024) Storyboard Artist
- The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful (2024) Consulting Producer
- The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2024) Director
- The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2024) Storyboard Artist
- Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" (2023) Director
- Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" (2023) Storyboard Artist
- Werewolf by Night (2022) as The Flaming Tuba
- Welcome to the Club (2022) Director
- When Billie Met Lisa (2022) Director
- Director by Night (2022) as Self
- The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in "Feliz Navidad" (2022) Director
- Extinct (2021) as Cyclops / Donut Store Clerk (voice)
- Extinct (2021) Director
- The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021) Director
- The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021) Storyboard Artist
- The Simpsons in Plusaversary (2021) Director
- The Simpsons: A Serious Flanders (2021) Consulting Producer
- The Simpsons | Balenciaga (2021) Director
- Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap" (2021) Director
- Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now! (2021) as Self - Director and Producer, "The Simpsons"
- Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now! (2021) Thanks
- Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny" (2020) Storyboard Artist
- Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny" (2020) Director
- Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny" (2020) Writer
- Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story (2020) as Self
- Animation Outlaws (2019) as Self
- The Edge of Seventeen (2016) Animation
- Planet of the Couches (2016) Director
- Trumptastic Voyage (2015) Director
- Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare" (2012) Director
- Adventures in Plymptoons! (2011) as Self
- The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice! (2010) as Self
- The Simpsons Movie (2007) Director
- Robots (2005) Additional Storyboarding
- Ice Age (2002) Story Consultant
- Monsters, Inc. (2001) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Monsters, Inc. (2001) Co-Director
- Monsters, Inc. (2001) Additional Writing
- The Critic (1994) Visual Development
- Eek! The Cat (1992) Creator
- The Simpsons (1989) as David Silverman (voice)
- The Simpsons (1989) Producer
- The Simpsons (1989) Director
- The Simpsons (1989) Writer
- The Simpsons (1989) Main Title Designer
- Propagandance (1987) Animation
- One Crazy Summer (1986) Animation
- Mariner Man (1983) Director
- Mariner Man (1983) Camera Operator
- Mariner Man (1983) Sound
- Mariner Man (1983) Graphic Designer
- Mariner Man (1983) Color Designer
- Mariner Man (1983) Animation
- The Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom (1981) Storyboard Artist
- The Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom (1981) Director
- The Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom (1981) Background Designer
- The Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom (1981) Layout
- The Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom (1981) Animation
- Tom Waits for No One (1979) Animation
- The Pink Panther Producer
- Facttracker Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Silverman best known for?
David Silverman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition (2026), May the 12th Be with You (2024), May the 12th Be with You (2024), The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful (2024).
When and where was David Silverman born?
David Silverman was born on March 15, 1957 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does David Silverman have?
David Silverman has accumulated over 63 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2026.
What is David Silverman's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of David Silverman (Directing). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invention/guessing of titles, names, dates, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, n...
David Silverman by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Simpsons (1989) as David Silverman (voice) — aged about 32
- Monsters, Inc. (2001) as Additional Voices (voice) — aged about 44
- Werewolf by Night (2022) as The Flaming Tuba — aged about 65
- Extinct (2021) as Cyclops / Donut Store Clerk (voice) — aged about 64
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