Toby Shelton
- Known For
- Production
- Active Years
- 1987–2027 (41 Years)
- Total Credits
- 20 credits in database
Biography
Toby Shelton is an American director, animator, and storyboard artist. He began his professional career in 1980 as an assistant animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios. During his time with the studio, he contributed to projects including The Black Cauldron, released in 1985, and The Great Mouse Detective, released in 1986. Shelton later worked as a storyboard artist for Walt Disney Television Animation, Disneytoon Studios, and DreamWorks Animation. His credits include serving as a supervising character designer and animation director for the series Darkwing Duck in 1991 and directing the 1999 film Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas. Additionally, his work in the animation department includes contributions to the films Megamind and Zootopia.
Career overview
Toby Shelton is an American director, animator, and storyboard artist. He began his professional career in 1980 as an assistant animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios. During his time with the studio, he contributed to various projects, including the feature films The Black Cauldron, released in 1985, and The Great Mouse Detective, released in 1986.
Throughout his career, Shelton has worked as a storyboard artist for several prominent studios, including DreamWorks Animation, Disneytoon Studios, and Walt Disney Television Animation. His television work includes the series Darkwing Duck, which premiered in 1991; on this production, he served as both a supervising character designer and an animation director. In 1999, he directed the film Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas. His broader filmography includes credits on other major productions such as Megamind, released in 2010, and Zootopia, released in 2016.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
20 titles- High in the Clouds (2027) Head of Story
- The Bad Guys 2 (2025) Story Artist
- Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) Story Artist
- Zootopia (2016) Story Artist
- VeggieTales: Celery Night Fever (2014) Storyboard Artist
- Over the Hedge (2006) Additional Storyboarding
- Jasmine's Enchanted Tales: Journey of a Princess (2005) Director
- The Lion King 1½ (2004) Story Artist
- Atlantis: Milo's Return (2003) Director
- Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999) Director
- Quack Pack (1996) Producer
- Quack Pack (1996) Director
- The Bug Hunt (1996) Director
- The Bug Hunt (1996) Producer
- Disney's Quack Pack Volume 1 (1996) Producer
- Disney's Quack Pack Volume 1 (1996) Director
- Aladdin (1994) Director
- The Return of Jafar (1994) Director
- Box-Office Bunny (1991) Animation
- Sport Goofy in Soccermania (1987) Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Toby Shelton best known for?
Toby Shelton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Bad Guys 2 (2025), Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018), Zootopia (2016), Over the Hedge (2006).
How many credits does Toby Shelton have?
Toby Shelton has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2027.
What is Toby Shelton's background in cinema and television?
Toby Shelton is an American director, animator, and storyboard artist. He began his professional career in 1980 as an assistant animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios. During his time with the studio, he contributed to projects including The Black Cauldron, released in 1985, and The Great Mouse Detective, released i...
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