Nathan Greno
Biography
Nathan Greno (born March 22, 1975 in Kenosha, Wisconsin) is an American film director, story artist, and writer. He grew up drawing comic books and strips, inspired by Disney films from first grade. Greno entered the animation industry in 1996 while a junior at Columbus College of Art and Design, when he was hired by Walt Disney Feature Animation. He began as an animation clean‑up artist on Mulan (1998) before moving into story development. He is best known for co‑directing Disney’s Tangled (2010) and for his writing contributions across several animated features.
Career overview
Nathan Greno’s career in animation began after he was recruited by Walt Disney Feature Animation in 1996 while still a junior at Columbus College of Art and Design. His first assignment was as an animation clean‑up artist on the studio’s 1998 feature Mulan, where he refined character drawings to meet final production standards. Seeking greater creative involvement, Greno shifted from clean‑up work to story development, a move that set the direction for his subsequent contributions. Within Disney’s story department, Greno served as a story artist on Brother Bear (2003), helping to shape the film’s narrative and visual storytelling. He expanded his responsibilities on Meet the Robinsons (2007), where he both wrote the screenplay and contributed as a story artist, demonstrating his dual talent for writing and visual development. Greno’s most prominent role came as co‑director of Tangled (2010), a modern retelling of the Rapunzel fairy tale that combined his storytelling expertise with directorial oversight. Across his tenure at Disney, he has accumulated thirteen credited works, primarily in writing and story roles, solidifying his reputation as a versatile creator within the animated feature arena.
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- Swapped (2026) as Snake 1 (voice)
- Swapped (2026) Director
- Swapped (2026) Story
- Spellbound (2024) Additional Storyboarding
- Blush (2021) Storyboard Artist
- Tangled Ever After (2012) as Maximus / Guard / Stabbington Brothers (voice)
- Tangled Ever After (2012) Director
- Tangled Ever After (2012) Writer
- Prep & Landing: Totally Tinsel Collection (2012) as Dasher (voice)
- Untangled: The Making of a Fairy Tale (2011) as Self
- Tangled (2010) as Guard 1 / Thug 1 (voice)
- Tangled (2010) Director
- Super Rhino (2009) Director
- Super Rhino (2009) Writer
- Prep & Landing (2009) as Dasher (voice)
- Bolt (2008) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Meet the Robinsons (2007) as Lefty (voice)
- Meet the Robinsons (2007) Screenplay
- Brother Bear (2003) Story
- Untitled Nathan Greno Animated Movie Director