Jørgen Klubien
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- May 20, 1958 in København, Danmark
- Active Years
- 1978–2025 (48 Years)
- Total Credits
- 47 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Jørgen Klubien (Jørgen Alex Klubien).
Birthdate: May 20, 1958.
Birthplace: København, Danmark.
Nationality/Identity: Danish animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter, occasional director, singer, songwriter, and drawer (tegner).
Career History:
Veteran of Disney and Pixar.
Animation credits: The Fox and the Hound, Oliver & Company, The Little Mermaid.
Story work credits: The Lion King, Pocahontas, A Bug’s Life, Mulan, Toy Story 2, The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Cars (2006): Original creator and co-writer (brought personal story concept to Pixar).
Storyboard credits: Frankenweenie.
Music: Lead singer in the pop group Danseorkestret, which he helped form in 1984.
Known for: Writing.
Known credits: 37.
Jørgen Alex Klubien is a Danish animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter, and occasional director born on May 20, 1958, in København, Danmark. A veteran of Disney and Pixar, he began his career animating on The Fox and the Hound, Oliver & Company, and The Little Mermaid. He later transitioned into story work for films including The Lion King, Pocahontas, A Bug’s Life, Mulan, Toy Story 2, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Klubien is the original creator and co-
Career overview
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Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Jørgen Klubien (Writing).
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Name: Jørgen Klubien (also Jørgen Alex Klubien).
Birth: May 20, 1958, in København, Danmark.
Professions: Danish animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter, occasional director, singer, songwriter, and drawer (tegner).
Career Start: Animating on The Fox and the Hound, Oliver & Company, and The Little Mermaid.
Story Work: The Lion King, Pocahontas, A Bug’s Life, Mulan, Toy Story 2, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Major Achievement: Original creator and co-writer of Cars (2006), bringing a personal story concept to Pixar.
Other Credits: Storyboarding on Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie and Disney (incomplete in text, but I must stick to what's there).
Music: Lead singer in the pop group Danseorkestret, which he helped form in 1984.
Known For: Writing.
Total Known Credits: 37.
Paragraph 1: Early Career and Animation.
Jørgen Klubien is a Danish animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter, and occasional director. Born on May 20, 1958, in København, Danmark, he is also recognized as a singer, songwriter, and drawer. He began his career providing animation for The Fox and the Hound, Oliver & Company, and The Little Mermaid. Following this period, he transitioned into story work, contributing to several films including The Lion King, Pocahontas, A Bug’s Life, Mulan, Toy Story 2, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Paragraph 2: Writing and Major Works.
Klubien is a veteran of Disney and Pixar. He is notably recognized as the original creator and co-writer of the 2006 film Cars, having brought a personal story concept to Pixar. His professional history includes storyboarding on Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie. In addition to his work in animation and film, he is known as the lead singer for the pop group Danseorkestret, a group he helped to form in 1984. His professional credits include 37 known entries.
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Jørgen Klubien is a Danish animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter, and occasional director. Born on May 20, 1958, in København, Danmark, his professional background also includes work as a singer, songwriter, and drawer. He began his career in animation, working on The Fox and the Hound, Oliver & Company, and The Little Mermaid. He later moved into story work, where he helped shape films such as The Lion King, Pocahontas, A Bug’s Life, Mulan, Toy Story 2, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
A veteran of both Disney and Pixar, Klubien is best known as the original creator and co-writer of Cars (2006). He brought a personal story concept to Pixar that became part of one of the studio's major franchises. His credits also include storyboarding on Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie. Beyond his film work, he is known as the lead singer of the pop group Danseorkestret, which he helped form in 1984. He has 37 known credits.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
47 titles- Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass (2025) Storyboard Artist
- The Academy of Magic (2020) Director
- Wonder Park (2019) Story Artist
- Dumbo (2019) Character Designer
- The Emoji Movie (2017) Story Artist
- Ted 2 (2015) Storyboard Artist
- LEGO Hero Factory: Invasion From Below (2014) Director
- Free Birds (2013) Additional Storyboarding
- Ted (2012) Storyboard Artist
- Frankenweenie (2012) Storyboard Artist
- Hop (2011) Animation
- Toppen af poppen (2011) as Self
- Shrek Forever After (2010) Storyboard Artist
- How to Train Your Dragon (2010) Storyboard Artist
- Til middag hos... (2010) as Sig selv
- Cars (2006) Screenplay
- Cars (2006) Original Story
- Cars (2006) Additional Storyboarding
- Cars (2006) Character Designer
- Curious George (2006) Storyboard Artist
- Monsters, Inc. (2001) Story Artist
- Toy Story 2 (1999) Storyboard Artist
- The Little Wooden Boy (1999) as (voice)
- The Little Wooden Boy (1999) Animation
- The Little Wooden Boy (1999) Producer
- The Little Wooden Boy (1999) Writer
- The Little Wooden Boy (1999) Director
- A Bug's Life (1998) Story Artist
- Mulan (1998) Story Artist
- James and the Giant Peach (1996) Storyboard Artist
- Pocahontas (1995) Storyboard Artist
- The Lion King (1994) Story
- The Lion King (1994) Storyboard Artist
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Art Department Manager
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Character Designer
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Storyboard Artist
- Thomas og Tim (1993) Creator
- The Rescuers Down Under (1990) Animation
- The Little Mermaid (1989) Animation
- Oliver & Company (1988) Animation
- An American Tail (1986) Animation
- Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) Animation
- Otto Is a Rhino (1983) Storyboard Artist
- The Fox and the Hound (1981) Animation
- Rubber Tarzan (1981) Animation
- Dansk Melodi Grand Prix (1978) as Self
- Untitled Lani Pixels Project Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jørgen Klubien best known for?
Jørgen Klubien is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass (2025), The Academy of Magic (2020), Wonder Park (2019), Dumbo (2019).
When and where was Jørgen Klubien born?
Jørgen Klubien was born on May 20, 1958 in København, Danmark.
How many credits does Jørgen Klubien have?
Jørgen Klubien has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2025.
What is Jørgen Klubien's background in cinema and television?
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Jørgen Klubien by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Til middag hos... (2010) as Sig selv — aged about 52
- Dansk Melodi Grand Prix (1978) as Self — aged about 20
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