Stephen J. Anderson
Biography
Stephen J. Anderson is an American animator, film director, screenwriter, and voice actor. He joined Walt Disney Feature Animation in 1995 as a story artist on Tarzan. Prior to joining Disney, Anderson worked as an animator at Hyperion Animation. Anderson made his feature-film directorial debut with Meet The Robinsons. He is also known by the names Stephen John Anderson, Stephen Anderson, and Steve. Anderson was born in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, on June 5, 1970.
Career overview
Stephen J. Anderson is an American animator and director. He made his feature-film directorial debut with Meet The Robinsons. Anderson joined Walt Disney Feature Animation in 1995 as a story artist on Tarzan. Prior to joining Disney, he worked as an animator at Hyperion Animation.
Anderson's career at Disney began with his work on Tarzan in 1995. He transitioned to directing with Meet The Robinsons, marking his feature-film directorial debut. The exact details of his work prior to joining Disney are limited to his time as an animator at Hyperion Animation.
As a director, Anderson has been involved in at least 21 projects. The specifics of his work on these projects are not provided. His known credits span multiple titles, with Meet The Robinsons serving as his feature-film directorial debut.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
28 titles- LEGO Frozen: Operation Puffins (2025) as Kai (voice)
- The Garfield Movie (2024) Story Artist
- Elmer (2024) Director
- Elmer (2024) Writer
- Once Upon a Studio (2023) as Bowler Hat Guy (voice) (archive sound)
- Young Love (2023) Animation Director
- Frozen II (2019) as Kai (voice)
- Olaf's Frozen Adventure (2017) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Zootopia (2016) Additional Storyboarding
- Inspired Guns (2014) Music
- Frozen (2013) as Kai (voice)
- Winnie the Pooh (2011) Director
- Winnie the Pooh (2011) Story
- Bolt (2008) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Meet the Robinsons (2007) as Bowler Hat Guy / Grandpa Bud / Tallulah (voice)
- Meet the Robinsons (2007) Director
- Meet the Robinsons (2007) Screenplay
- The Emperor's New Groove (2000) as Additional Voices (voice)
- The Emperor's New Groove (2000) Story Artist
- The Emperor's New Groove (2000) Story Supervisor
- The Emperor's New Groove (2000) Additional Writing
- Tarzan (1999) Story
- Toto, Lost in New York (1996) Director
- The Monkey Prince (1996) Director
- Journey Beneath the Sea (1996) Director
- Underground Adventure (1996) Director
- The Itsy Bitsy Spider (1994) Director
- Easter Egg Mornin' (1991) Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Stephen J. Anderson best known for?
Stephen J. Anderson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Garfield Movie (2024), Once Upon a Studio (2023), Frozen II (2019), Olaf's Frozen Adventure (2017).
When and where was Stephen J. Anderson born?
Stephen J. Anderson was born on June 5, 1970 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
How many credits does Stephen J. Anderson have?
Stephen J. Anderson has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2025.
What is Stephen J. Anderson's background in cinema and television?
Stephen J. Anderson is an American animator, film director, screenwriter, and voice actor. He joined Walt Disney Feature Animation in 1995 as a story artist on Tarzan. Prior to joining Disney, Anderson worked as an animator at Hyperion Animation. Anderson made his feature-film directorial debut with Meet The Robinsons....
Stephen J. Anderson by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Once Upon a Studio (2023) as Bowler Hat Guy (voice) (archive sound) — aged about 53
- The Emperor's New Groove (2000) as Additional Voices (voice) — aged about 30
- Frozen II (2019) as Kai (voice) — aged about 49
- Frozen (2013) as Kai (voice) — aged about 43
- Meet the Robinsons (2007) as Bowler Hat Guy / Grandpa Bud / Tallulah (voice) — aged about 37
- Olaf's Frozen Adventure (2017) as Additional Voices (voice) — aged about 47
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