Mark Henn
- Known For
- Crew
- Born
- April 6, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio, USA
- Active Years
- 1983–2024 (42 Years)
- Total Credits
- 43 credits in database
Biography
Mark Alan Henn is an American animator and film director born on April 6, 1958, in Dayton, Ohio. His contributions to animation include work for Walt Disney Animation Studios films, frequently focusing on leading, titular characters and heroines. Among his notable character animation credits are Princess Jasmine in Aladdin, Young Simba in The Lion King, Mulan in Mulan, and supervising animator for Princess Tiana in The Princess and the Frog. His work also extends to the film Enchanted, the Goofy short How to Hook Up Your Home Theater, and Winnie the Pooh. In 1999, Henn made his directorial debut with the award-winning short film John Henry. He was also honored by the Walt Disney Company as a Disney Legend in August 2024.
Career overview
Mark Alan Henn is an American animator and film director born on April 6, 1958, in Dayton, Ohio. Known for his work with Walt Disney Animation Studios, his contributions to animation feature several leading and titular characters, particularly heroines. His notable work includes animating Princess Jasmine in Aladdin, Young Simba in The Lion King, and Mulan in Mulan. His career also includes animating for the 2007 film Enchanted and the Goofy short film How to Hook Up Your Home Theater, as well as serving as the supervising animator for Princess Tiana in The Princess and the Frog. Additional film credits listed for his animation and directing work include Winnie the Pooh.
In 1999, Henn made his directorial debut with the award-winning short film John Henry. Alongside his animation career, he began sculpting in 1998 as a way to express his interest in American history. In 2013, he received the Winsor McCay award for lifetime achievement, which is the highest animation honor given by ASIFA. Later, on August 11, 2024, Henn was honored by the Walt Disney Company as a Disney Legend at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, during the conclusion of that year's D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
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Full Filmography
43 titles- Disney Legends Award Ceremony (2024) as Self - Honoree
- D.I.Y. Duck (2024) Director
- D.I.Y. Duck (2024) Writer
- D.I.Y. Duck (2024) Animation
- Beyond The Glass: The WDW Animation Building (2024)
- Once Upon a Studio (2023) Animation
- Zootopia+ (2022) Animation
- Mickey: The Story of a Mouse (2022) as Self
- Mickey: The Story of a Mouse (2022) Animation
- Sketchbook (2022) as Self
- Oswald the Lucky Rabbit (2022) Animation
- Mickey in a Minute (2022) Animation
- Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection (2015) Director
- Behind the Magic: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (2015) as Himself
- Winnie the Pooh (2011) Supervising Animator
- Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the Beast (2010) as Self
- Magic in the Bayou: The Making of a Princess (2010) as Self
- The Princess and the Frog (2009) Supervising Animator
- How to Hook Up Your Home Theater (2007) Animation
- From Walt's Table: A Tribute to Disney's Nine Old Men (2005) as Self
- From Rags to Riches: The Making of Cinderella (2005) as Self
- The Art of Mary Blair (2005) as Self
- Home on the Range (2004) Supervising Animator
- Mickey's Cartoon Comeback (2004) as Himself
- Lilo & Stitch (2002) Lead Animator
- Disney's American Legends (2001) Director
- John Henry (2000) Director
- Mulan (1998) Supervising Animator
- From Legend To Life: The Making of Mulan (1998) as Self
- The Lion King (1994) Supervising Animator
- The Making of the Lion King (1994) as Self
- Trail Mix-Up (1993) Animation
- Aladdin (1992) Supervising Animator
- The Making of Aladdin: A Whole New World (1992) as Self
- Beauty and the Beast (1991) Supervising Animator
- Roller Coaster Rabbit (1990) Animation
- The Rescuers Down Under (1990) Supervising Animator
- The Little Mermaid (1989) Animation Director
- Oliver & Company (1988) Supervising Animator
- The Great Mouse Detective (1986) Supervising Animator
- The Black Cauldron (1985) Animation
- The Making of Mickey's Christmas Carol (1984) as Self
- Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983) Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mark Henn best known for?
Mark Henn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Once Upon a Studio (2023), Zootopia+ (2022), Mickey: The Story of a Mouse (2022), Mickey: The Story of a Mouse (2022).
When and where was Mark Henn born?
Mark Henn was born on April 6, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio, USA.
How many credits does Mark Henn have?
Mark Henn has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2024.
What is Mark Henn's background in cinema and television?
Mark Alan Henn is an American animator and film director born on April 6, 1958, in Dayton, Ohio. His contributions to animation include work for Walt Disney Animation Studios films, frequently focusing on leading, titular characters and heroines. Among his notable character animation credits are Princess Jasmine in Ala...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Mickey: The Story of a Mouse (2022) as Self — aged about 64
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