Robert Lence
Biography
Robert Lence is a male animation professional whose career spans twenty‑eight years and includes work as a screenwriter, head of story, storyboard artist, visual development artist and story consultant. He has contributed to more than a dozen major‑release animated features, serving at Walt Disney, Pixar and DreamWorks. His credited projects include Beauty and the Beast (1991), The Lion King 2 (1998), A Bug’s Life (1998), Shrek (2001) and Toy Story (1995), on which he was co‑head of story for Pixar’s first computer‑animated feature. The Movie Database lists him under the name Robert Lence and variants such as Robert J. Lence, Rob Lence and Robert Lance, with fifteen writing credits. No birth date or place of birth is recorded.
Career overview
Robert Lence has built a twenty‑eight‑year career in animation, contributing to a number of the most successful animated feature films. Throughout his professional life he has worked in several capacities, including screenwriter, head of story, storyboard artist, visual development artist and story consultant. In these roles he has helped create original characters, write dialogue and shape the narrative on more than a dozen major‑release animated titles.
Lence’s studio experience spans Walt Disney, Pixar and DreamWorks. His credited work includes Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (1991), The Lion King 2 (1998), Pixar’s A Bug’s Life (1998) and DreamWorks’ Shrek 82001). He also served as co‑head of story on Pixar’s Toy Story (1995), recognized as the first fully computer‑animated feature film.
The breadth of Lence’s involvement across story development and visual planning has positioned him as a recurring figure in projects that have defined modern animation. By moving between Disney, Pixar and DreamWorks, he has applied his storytelling expertise to both traditional hand‑drawn and pioneering computer‑generated productions, reinforcing his reputation as a versatile contributor to the medium. His long‑standing presence in the industry reflects a commitment to evolving narrative techniques.
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17 titles- Sheep & Wolves: Pig Deal (2019) Screenplay
- The Snow Queen: Mirror Lands (2018) Director
- The Snow Queen: Mirror Lands (2018) Writer
- Tofu (2017) Screenplay
- The Snow Queen 3: Fire and Ice (2016) Writer
- The Bathhouse (2013) Thanks
- Brother Bear 2 (2006) Story
- Bambi II (2006) Story Artist
- Valiant (2005) as 'Tweet' Pigeon (voice)
- The Lion King 1½ (2004) Story Artist
- Home on the Range (2004) Story
- Cats Don't Dance (1997) Story
- Cats Don't Dance (1997) Storyboard Artist
- Toy Story (1995) Story Supervisor
- The Pagemaster (1994) Story Supervisor
- Beauty and the Beast (1991) Story
- The Rescuers Down Under (1990) Storyboard
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robert Lence best known for?
Robert Lence is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Brother Bear 2 (2006), Bambi II (2006), Valiant (2005), The Lion King 1½ (2004).
How many credits does Robert Lence have?
Robert Lence has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2019.
What is Robert Lence's background in cinema and television?
Robert Lence is a male animation professional whose career spans twenty‑eight years and includes work as a screenwriter, head of story, storyboard artist, visual development artist and story consultant. He has contributed to more than a dozen major‑release animated features, serving at Walt Disney, Pixar and DreamWorks...