Simon J. Smith

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Simon J. Smith
Born
Simon James Smith
Megamind: The Button of Doom
  • Penguins of Madagascar
  • Baymax Dreams
  • Batwheels

    • Simon James Smith (born 16 September 1968) is a British

    Megamind: The Button of Doom, before co-directing, with Eric Darnell, the comedy/spy action spin-off from the Madagascar series, Penguins of Madagascar, the mini series Baymax Dreams for Disney, and is executive producer on Batwheels
    for Warner Bros.

    Early and personal life

    Smith was born in Watford, to English parents. He grew up in Hatch End, Middlesex, before moving into London proper in 1982.

    Career

    Smith began his career in London, where he worked as a

    VW Polo
    .

    He was a pioneer in the field of pre-visualization, becoming the second ever head of layout in cinema history on the 1998 film

    Megamind: The Button of Doom, before co-helming, with Eric Darnell, the comedy/spy action spin-off from the Madagascar series, Penguins of Madagascar
    .

    He then created, wrote, and directed Baymax Dreams for Disney. A joint Unity/Disney production to prove that a real time engine could be used to make broadcast TV content. Smith won an Emmy for the project. He is currently[when?] executive producer/showrunner on the animated superhero children's television series Batwheels starring Ethan Hawke for Warner Bros.

    Film credits

    Directing

    Year Title Notes
    2003 Shrek 4-D
    2004 Far Far Away Idol
    2007 Bee Movie also voice of Truck driver/Chet
    2011
    Megamind: The Button of Doom
    2014 Penguins of Madagascar [2][3]

    Animation

    Year Title Role Notes
    1998 Antz Head of Layout
    2000 Chicken Run Special Thanks
    2001 Shrek Head of Layout Also voice of Blind Mouse
    2004 Shrek 2 Layout Consultant

    References

    1. OCLC 271735362
      – via WorldCat.
    2. ^ Kit, Borys (11 August 2011). "'Madagascar' Spin-Off to Be Helmed by 'Bee Movie' Co-Director (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
    3. ^ "DreamWorks Animation Moves Up 'Penguins Of Madagascar' Bow, Bumps 'Home' To 2015". Deadline. 20 May 2014. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
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