Kelsey Mann
Biography
Kelsey Mann is a male director and writer born on November 16, 1974, in Burnsville, Minnesota, United States. Known for his work with Disney and Pixar, his known credits include eight entries on the Movie Database platform. He is best known for directing the blockbuster Inside Out 2, released in 2024, as well as directing and writing the short film Party Central. Prior to these projects, he served as a story supervisor for films including Monsters University, The Good Dinosaur, and Onward. He began his career at Cartoon Network before joining Pixar in the year 2009, having previously graduated from Northern Michigan University in 1998 to fulfill a lifelong dream of working in animation.
Career overview
Kelsey Mann was born on November 16, 1974, in Burnsville, Minnesota, USA. After graduating from Northern Michigan University in 1998, Mann began his professional career at Cartoon Network. He later joined Pixar in 2009, fulfilling a lifelong dream to work in animation.
At Pixar, Mann established himself as a director, writer, and story supervisor. He directed and wrote the short film Party Central and directed the Disney and Pixar film Inside Out 2 in 2024. In addition to his directing work, Mann served as a story supervisor for several films, including Monsters University, The Good Dinosaur, and Onward.
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Full Filmography
12 titles- Inside Out 2 (2024) Director
- Inside Out 2 (2024) Story
- Monsters at Work (2021) Creative Consultant
- Onward (2020) Story Supervisor
- Purl (2019) as Office Bro #4 (voice)
- The Good Dinosaur (2015) Story
- The Good Dinosaur (2015) Story Supervisor
- Party Central (2014) Director
- Party Central (2014) Writer
- Monsters University (2013) Script Supervisor
- Monsters University (2013) Story Supervisor
- My Gym Partner's a Monkey (2005) Storyboard Artist
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What movies or TV shows is Kelsey Mann best known for?
Kelsey Mann is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Inside Out 2 (2024), Inside Out 2 (2024), Monsters at Work (2021), Onward (2020).
When and where was Kelsey Mann born?
Kelsey Mann was born on November 16, 1974 in Burnsville, Minnesota, USA.
How many credits does Kelsey Mann have?
Kelsey Mann has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2024.
What is Kelsey Mann's background in cinema and television?
Kelsey Mann is a male director and writer born on November 16, 1974, in Burnsville, Minnesota, United States. Known for his work with Disney and Pixar, his known credits include eight entries on the Movie Database platform. He is best known for directing the blockbuster Inside Out 2, released in 2024, as well as direct...