Linda Woolverton

Known For: Writing
Born: December 19, 1952 in Long Beach, California, USA
Active Years: 1985–2024 (40 Years)
Total Credits: 23 credits in database

Writing Born Dec 19, 1952 Long Beach, California, USA 23 credits

Biography

Linda Woolverton works in writing. Born December 19, 1952 in Long Beach, California, USA. Archytele tracks 23 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

2024

Mufasa: The Lion King · ThanksSpellbound · Producer

2022

Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration · Screenplay

2019

The Lion King · Original Film WriterMaleficent: Mistress of Evil · Executive ProducerMaleficent: Mistress of Evil · Writer

2017

Beauty and the Beast · Original Film Writer

2016

Alice Through the Looking Glass · Screenplay

2014

Maleficent · Screenplay

2010

Alice in Wonderland · Screenplay

2007

Arctic Tale · Screenplay

2004

Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5 · Original Film Writer

1994

The Lion King · Screenplay

1993

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey · Screenplay

1991

Beauty and the Beast · Screenplay

1989

Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers · Writer

1988

The Adventures of Raggedy Ann and Andy · StoryEwoks 5: Wickett's Adventures · Writer

1987

Garbage Pail Kids · Writer

1986

The Real Ghostbusters · Writer

1985

The Berenstain Bears · Teleplay

Full Filmography

23 titles

Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) Thanks
Spellbound (2024) Producer
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration (2022) Screenplay
The Lion King (2019) Original Film Writer
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) Executive Producer
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) Writer
Beauty and the Beast (2017) Original Film Writer
Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016) Screenplay
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Maleficent (2014) Screenplay
Alice in Wonderland (2010) Screenplay
Arctic Tale (2007) Screenplay
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5 (2004) Original Film Writer
The Lion King (1994) Screenplay
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) Screenplay
Beauty and the Beast (1991) Screenplay
Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers (1989) Writer
The Adventures of Raggedy Ann and Andy (1988) Story
Ewoks 5: Wickett's Adventures (1988) Writer
Garbage Pail Kids (1987) Writer
The Real Ghostbusters (1986) Writer
The Berenstain Bears (1985) Teleplay
Eloise Producer
Eloise Screenplay

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Linda Woolverton best known for?

Linda Woolverton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mufasa: The Lion King (2024), Spellbound (2024), The Lion King (2019), Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019).

When and where was Linda Woolverton born?

Linda Woolverton was born on December 19, 1952 in Long Beach, California, USA.

How many credits does Linda Woolverton have?

Linda Woolverton has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2024.

What is Linda Woolverton's background in cinema and television?

Linda Woolverton is a writer best known for the screenplay for Disney's animated feature film Beauty and the Beast and co-wrote the screenplay for the The Lion King. Woolverton then went on to write the Broadway musical version of Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King to the stage. She also co-wrote the book for the B...