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Personal Info

Known For

Writing

Known Credits

15

Gender

Male

Birthday

1966-08-01

Day of Death

2016-02-06 (50 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

Dan Gerson

Daniel "Dan" Gerson

Daniel Gerson

Biography

Daniel Gerson (August 1, 1966 – February 6, 2016) was an American screenwriter and voice actor, best known for his work with Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios. He co-wrote the screenplays of Monsters, Inc., Monsters University and Big Hero 6, which was reported to be his last film as screenwriter. Gerson contributed material to Chicken Little, Curious George, Cars, Meet the Robinsons, Up, Inside Out and Zootopia, as well as television shows including Misguided Angeles, Big Wolf on Campus and Something So Right. He also won a BAFTA award.

Known For

Acting

Monsters, Inc.

2001

Monsters, Inc.

as

Needleman / Smitty (voice)

Big Hero 6

2014

Big Hero 6

as

Desk Sergeant (voice)

Monsters University

2013

Monsters University

as

Additional Voices (voice)

Monster Truck Mater

2010

Monster Truck Mater

as

Tormentor's Biggest Fan (voice)

Production

Crew

Directing