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Tony Bancroft

Known For
Directing
Born
July 31, 1967 in Orange County, California, USA
Active Years
1990–2025 (36 Years)
Total Credits
29 credits in database
Directing Born Jul 31, 1967 Orange County, California, USA 29 credits
29
Total Credits
1990–2025
36 Years Career Span
10
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Tony Bancroft (Directing).
Constraints: Use ONLY provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No inventions/guesses. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word Count: 90-130 words.
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TMDB Bio: 16 years at Walt Disney Feature Animation, Sony Imageworks, and Toonacious Family Entertainment. Started Toonacious in 2001 with two partners as Executive VP/Creative Production.
Source [1] (TMDB): Known for Directing. 23 known credits. Birthday: July 31, 1967. Place of birth: Orange County, California, USA.
Source [2] (Wikipedia): Joined Disney studios in 1989 as an animator. First credit: Roller Coaster Rabbit (1990), a Roger Rabbit short film.
Source [3] (Kinobox): Videos.
Source [4] (FDb.cz): Anthony Bancroft is an animator and film director, often collaborating with Disney. Founded and owns the Christian animation group Toonacious Family Entertainment.
Name: Tony Bancroft (also Anthony Bancroft).
Profession: Animator and film director.
Birth Date: July 31, 1967.
Birth Place: Orange County, California, USA.
Career History:
Joined Disney studios in 1989 as an animator.
First credit: Roller Coaster Rabbit (1990), a Roger Rabbit short film.
Worked with Walt Disney Feature Animation, Sony Imageworks, and Toonacious Family Entertainment.
Co-founded Toonacious Family Entertainment in 2001 as Executive VP/Creative Production.
Toonacious Family Entertainment is a Christian animation group that he founded and owns.
Credits: 23 known credits.
Known for: Directing.

Tony Bancroft, also known as

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Tony Bancroft (focusing on Directing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble, no JSON.
Synopsis (TMDB Bio):
Tony Bancroft spent 16 years as an Animator/Director with Walt Disney Feature Animation, Sony Imageworks, and Toonacious Family Entertainment.
Co-founded Toonacious Family Entertainment in 2001 with two partners.
Role at Toonacious: Executive VP/Creative Production.
Toonacious is his own animation studio.
Source [1] (TMDB):
Known for: Directing.
Known credits: 23.
Birthday: July 31, 1967.
Place of Birth: Orange County, California, USA.
Source [2] (Wikipedia):
Joined Disney studios in 1989 as an animator.
First credit: Roller Coaster Rabbit (1990), a Roger Rabbit short film.
Source [3] (Kinobox):
Videos of Tony Bancroft. (Not useful for career overview).
Source [4] (FDb.cz):
Anthony Bancroft is an animator and film director.
Often collaborates with Disney.
Founded and owns the Christian animation group Toonacious Family Entertainment.
Paragraph 1: Early Career and Disney.
Tony Bancroft is an animator and film director born on July 31, 1967, in Orange County, California. He joined Disney studios in 1989 as an animator. His first credit was the 1990 short film Roller Coaster Rabbit, which featured Roger Rabbit. Bancroft has spent 16 years developing his skills as an animator and director with Walt Disney Feature Animation and Sony Imageworks. He is known for his work in directing and has 23 known credits.
Paragraph 2: Toonacious Family Entertainment.
In 2001, Bancroft co-founded Toonacious Family Entertainment with two partners, serving as Executive VP/Creative Production. Toonacious Family Entertainment is a Christian animation group and studio that he owns. Through his experience in the animation industry, he has worked to make the studio a producer of quality family entertainment.
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"Tony Bancroft is an animator and film director born in Orange County, California, on July 31, 1967. He joined Disney studios in 1989 to work as an animator, receiving his first credit on the 1990 short film Roller Coaster Rabbit, which featured Roger Rabbit. Bancroft has spent 16 years developing his professional skills as an animator and director, working with Walt Disney Feature Animation and Sony Imageworks. He is recognized for his work in directing and maintains 23 known credits." (83 words)

"In 2001, Bancroft co-founded Toonacious Family Entertainment alongside two partners. He serves as the Executive VP/Creative Production for the company. Toonacious Family Entertainment is a Christian animation group and studio that Bancroft owns. Utilizing his 16 years of experience within the animation industry, he has helped establish To

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

The Piano · Executive Producer
The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie · Animation
Once Upon a Studio · AnimationPencils vs Pixels
Space Jam: A New Legacy · Animation
Mosley · Executive Producer
Animal Crackers · Director
Bunyan and Babe
The Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy Hollow · Animation
The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol · AnimationPride of The Lion King
The Origin of Stitch · Co-Director
Lenny & Sid: 'Tis the ReasonLenny & Sid: 'Tis the Reason · Character DesignerLenny & Sid: 'Tis the Reason · DirectorLenny & Sid: 'Tis the Reason · CreatorLenny & Sid: Love Thy Neighbor
Stuart Little 2 · Animation SupervisorThe Sweatbox
The Emperor's New Groove · Supervising Animator
Mulan · Director
The Lion King · Supervising AnimatorThe Making of the Lion King
Beauty and the Beast · Animation
Roller Coaster Rabbit · Animation

Full Filmography

29 titles
  • The Piano (2025) Executive Producer
  • The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (2024) Animation
  • Once Upon a Studio (2023) Animation
  • Pencils vs Pixels (2023) as Self
  • Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021) Animation
  • Mosley (2019) Executive Producer
  • Animal Crackers (2018) Director
  • Bunyan and Babe (2017) as Gas Station Attendant (voice)
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  • The Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy Hollow (2013) Animation
  • The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol (2011) Animation
  • Pride of The Lion King (2011) as Self
  • The Origin of Stitch (2005) Co-Director
  • Lenny & Sid: 'Tis the Reason (2003) as Eddie / Freddie / Benjamin (voice)
  • Lenny & Sid: 'Tis the Reason (2003) Character Designer
  • Lenny & Sid: 'Tis the Reason (2003) Director
  • Lenny & Sid: 'Tis the Reason (2003) Creator
  • Lenny & Sid: Love Thy Neighbor (2003) as Eddie / Freddie (voice)
  • Lenny & Sid: Love Thy Neighbor (2003) Character Designer
  • Lenny & Sid: Love Thy Neighbor (2003) Director
  • Lenny & Sid: Love Thy Neighbor (2003) Creator
  • Stuart Little 2 (2002) Animation Supervisor
  • The Sweatbox (2002) as Self
  • The Emperor's New Groove (2000) Supervising Animator
  • Mulan (1998) Director
  • The Lion King (1994) Supervising Animator
  • The Making of the Lion King (1994) as Self
  • Beauty and the Beast (1991) Animation
  • Roller Coaster Rabbit (1990) Animation
  • Minibots Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Tony Bancroft best known for?

Tony Bancroft is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (2024), Once Upon a Studio (2023), Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021), Bunyan and Babe (2017).

When and where was Tony Bancroft born?

Tony Bancroft was born on July 31, 1967 in Orange County, California, USA .

How many credits does Tony Bancroft have?

Tony Bancroft has accumulated over 29 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.

What is Tony Bancroft's background in cinema and television?

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Tony Bancroft (Directing). Constraints: Use ONLY provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No inventions/guesses. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Word Count: ...

Tony Bancroft by the numbers

29credits
29films
0TV series
1990–2025active years

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