Eric Darnell
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- August 21, 1961 in Prairie Village, Kansas, USA
- Active Years
- 1992–2021 (30 Years)
- Total Credits
- 36 credits in database
Biography
Eric Darnell was born on August 21, 1961, in Prairie Village, Kansas, United States. He is an American animator, storyboard artist, film director, screenwriter, songwriter, and occasional voice actor. Darnell is best known for the Madagascar saga, having co-created the series and co-directed and co-written Madagascar, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, and Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted alongside Tom McGrath. Additionally, he co-directed Antz with Tim Johnson. His professional background includes working for Baobab Studio. Across his career, he holds known directing credits within the film and entertainment industry.
Career overview
Eric Darnell is an American animator, storyboard artist, director, screenwriter, songwriter, and occasional voice actor. Born in Prairie Village, Kansas, United States, on August 1961, Darnell has established a prominent career in animation and film direction. He is best known for his work on the Madagascar saga.
Darnell co-directed Antz alongside Tim Johnson. He further expanded his directorial and writing career by collaborating with Tom McGrath to co-direct and co-write Madagascar, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, and Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted. Additionally, he is recognized for co-creating the Madagascar series with McGrath.
Throughout his professional career, Darnell has accumulated numerous known credits in the industry. He currently works for Baobab Studio.
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Full Filmography
36 titles- Namoo (2021) Producer
- Baba Yaga (2021) Director
- Baba Yaga (2021) Screenplay
- Baba Yaga (2021) Cinematography
- Bonfire (2019) Writer
- Bonfire (2019) Director
- Jack (Part 1) (2018) Producer
- Crow: The Legend (2018) Director
- Crow: The Legend (2018) Writer
- All Hail King Julien: Exiled (2017) Characters
- Asteroids! (2017) Director
- Invasion! (2016) Director
- All Hail King Julien (2014) Characters
- All Hail King Julien (2014) Creator
- Penguins of Madagascar (2014) Director
- Penguins of Madagascar (2014) Executive Producer
- The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Special Delivery (2014) Writer
- Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012) as Comandante / Zoo Official / Zoo Announcer (voice)
- Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012) Director
- Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012) Screenplay
- The Penguins of Madagascar: Happy King Julien Day (2010) Director
- The Penguins of Madagascar: Happy King Julien Day (2010) Scenario Writer
- Merry Madagascar (2009) Writer
- The Penguins of Madagascar (2009) Creator
- The Penguins of Madagascar (2008) Creator
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) as Joe the Witch Doctor / Poacher #2 (voice)
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) Director
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) Writer
- Madagascar (2005) as Zoo Announcer / Lemur #1 / Fossa / Subway Car Announcer (voice)
- Madagascar (2005) Director
- Madagascar (2005) Writer
- Antz (1998) Director
- Big Smoke (1993) Director
- Big Smoke (1993) Writer
- Gas Planet (1992) Director
- Gas Planet (1992) Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eric Darnell best known for?
Eric Darnell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including All Hail King Julien: Exiled (2017), All Hail King Julien (2014), All Hail King Julien (2014), Penguins of Madagascar (2014).
When and where was Eric Darnell born?
Eric Darnell was born on August 21, 1961 in Prairie Village, Kansas, USA.
How many credits does Eric Darnell have?
Eric Darnell has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2021.
What is Eric Darnell's background in cinema and television?
Eric Darnell was born on August 21, 1961, in Prairie Village, Kansas, United States. He is an American animator, storyboard artist, film director, screenwriter, songwriter, and occasional voice actor. Darnell is best known for the Madagascar saga, having co-created the series and co-directed and co-written Madagascar, ...
Eric Darnell by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Madagascar (2005) as Zoo Announcer / Lemur #1 / Fossa / Subway Car Announcer (voice) — aged about 43
- Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012) as Comandante / Zoo Official / Zoo Announcer (voice) — aged about 50
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) as Joe the Witch Doctor / Poacher #2 (voice) — aged about 46
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