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Eric Darnell
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Eric Darnell was born on 21 August 1961 in Prairie Village, Kansas, USA. He is a writer and director, known for
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
,
Madagascar (2005)
and
Baba Yaga (2020)
.
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10 wins & 7 nominations total
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11
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Known for
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
6.6
Writer
2008
Madagascar
6.9
Writer
2005
Baba Yaga
6.6
Short
Writer
2020
Penguins of Madagascar
6.6
Director
2014
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Writer
14
Additional Crew
5
Director
14
Animation Department
9
Art Department
6
Producer
5
Actor
4
Soundtrack
4
Visual Effects
2
Cinematographer
1
Second Unit or Assistant Director
1
Self
10
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Writer
Previous
14
Madagascar: A Little Wild
6.0
TV Series
based on characters created by
(uncredited)
2020
1 episode
Baba Yaga
6.6
Short
Writer
2020
Bonfire
7.4
Short
Writer
2019
Crow: The Legend
6.7
Short
Writer
2018
All Hail King Julien
7.1
TV Series
based on characters created by: from the DreamWorks Animation movie "Madagascar"
2014–2017
65 episodes
All Hail King Julien: Exiled
7.4
TV Series
created by
(creator)
2017
13 episodes
Asteroids!
7.3
Short
Writer
2017
Invasion!
6.1
Short
Writer
2016
The Penguins of Madagascar
7.5
TV Series
based on the characters created by: from the feature film "Madagascar"
creator
based on the characters from "Madagascar"
...
2008–2015
95 episodes
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
6.8
screenplay by
2012
Merry Madagascar
6.6
TV Movie
written by
2009
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
6.6
written by
2008
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were Rabbit and the Madagascar Penguins A Christmas Caper TV Spot
Video
based on characters by
creator
2005
Madagascar
6.9
written by
2005
Additional Crew
Previous
5
The Penguins of Madagascar
7.5
TV Series
creative consultant
2008–2015
15 episodes
All Hail King Julien
7.1
TV Series
creative consultant
2014
1 episode
CyberWorld
6.7
Short
segment director
2000
Campfire Tales
5.8
office production assistant: additional photography
1997
Elroy's Toy
7.4
Video
director: Pacific Data Images
(segment "Gas Planet")
1995
Director
Previous
14
Baba Yaga
6.6
Short
Director
2020
Bonfire
7.4
Short
Director
2019
Crow: The Legend
6.7
Short
Director
2018
Asteroids!
7.3
Short
Director
2017
Invasion!
6.1
Short
Director
2016
Penguins of Madagascar
6.6
Director
2014
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
6.8
Director
(directed by)
2012
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
6.6
Director
(directed by)
2008
Madagascar
6.9
Director
(directed by)
2005
Antz
6.5
Director
(directed by)
1998
Liquid Television
8.0
TV Series
Director
(segment "Gas Planet")
1994
1 episode
Gas Planet
5.7
Short
Director
1992
R.E.M.: Pop Screen
7.4
Video
Director
(video "Get Up")
1990
R.E.M.: Get Up
7.3
Music Video
Director
1989
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4
Clip 1:59
Penguins of Madagascar
Clip 2:05
Penguins of Madagascar
Clip 2:05
Penguins of Madagascar
Trailer 1:24
Official Trailer
Trailer 1:54
Madagascar
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Born
August 21
,
1961
Prairie Village, Kansas, USA
Other works
Directed
R.E.M.
music video "Get Up" (1989).
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Eric Darnell is an American animator, film director, screenwriter, songwriter and occasional voice actor. He's most famous for co-creating the Madagascar series along with partner, Tom McGrath. He also directed Antz with Tim Johnson.
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63 years old
When was Eric Darnell born?
August 21, 1961
Where was Eric Darnell born?
Prairie Village, Kansas, USA
What is Eric Darnell known for?
Madagascar
,
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
,
Baba Yaga
, and
Penguins of Madagascar
How many awards has Eric Darnell won?
10 awards
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