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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
Directing Born Mar 15, 1957 New York City, New York, USA 63 credits
63
Total Credits
1979–2026
48 Years Career Span
31
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

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

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Career

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

Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition · Consulting Producer
May the 12th Be with You · DirectorMay the 12th Be with You · Storyboard ArtistThe Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful · Consulting ProducerThe Most Wonderful Time of the Year · DirectorThe Most Wonderful Time of the Year · Storyboard Artist
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" · DirectorMaggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" · Storyboard Artist
Werewolf by NightWelcome to the Club · DirectorWhen Billie Met Lisa · DirectorDirector by NightThe Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in "Feliz Navidad" · Director
ExtinctExtinct · DirectorThe Good, the Bart, and the Loki · DirectorThe Good, the Bart, and the Loki · Storyboard ArtistThe Simpsons in Plusaversary · Director
Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny" · Storyboard ArtistMaggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny" · DirectorMaggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny" · WriterHappy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story
Animation Outlaws
The Edge of Seventeen · AnimationPlanet of the Couches · Director
Trumptastic Voyage · Director
Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare" · Director
Adventures in Plymptoons!
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
The Simpsons Movie · Director
Robots · Additional Storyboarding
Ice Age · Story Consultant
Monsters, Inc.Monsters, Inc. · Co-DirectorMonsters, Inc. · Additional Writing
The Critic · Visual Development
Eek! The Cat · Creator
The SimpsonsThe Simpsons · ProducerThe Simpsons · DirectorThe Simpsons · WriterThe Simpsons · Main Title Designer
Propagandance · Animation
One Crazy Summer · Animation
Mariner Man · DirectorMariner Man · Camera OperatorMariner Man · SoundMariner Man · Graphic DesignerMariner Man · Color Designer
The Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom · Storyboard ArtistThe Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom · DirectorThe Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom · Background DesignerThe Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom · LayoutThe Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom · Animation
Tom Waits for No One · Animation

Full Filmography

63 titles

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

63credits
56films
7TV series
1979–2026active years

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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