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Darrell Rooney

b. 1959

Canadian animator, storyboard artist, and director

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About Darrell Rooney

Born 1959. Darrell Rooney is a Canadian animator, storyboard artist, film director and director.

Darrell Rooney is a Canadian animator, storyboard artist, and director for The Walt Disney Company, best known for directing The Lion King II: Simba's Pride and Mulan II (2004) at Disneytoon Studios. He started at Disney in 1978, and worked as a visual effects animator on Tron (1982).

He was nominated for an Annie Award in 2001 for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Directing in an Animated Feature Production for directing Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1982 Tron Visual effects animator 1998 The Lion King II: Simba's Pride Director with Rob LaDuca 2001 Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure Director with Jeannine Roussel 2004 Mulan II Director with Lynne Southerland

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Important facts

Born
17 December 1959, Markham
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Animator, storyboard artist, film director, director
Nationality
Canada
Education
Sheridan College
Also known as
Darrell W. Rooney

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Darrell Rooney?

Canadian animator, storyboard artist, and director

When was Darrell Rooney born?

Darrell Rooney was born on 17 December 1959 in Markham.

What is Darrell Rooney's occupation?

Darrell Rooney is an animator, storyboard artist, film director and director.

What nationality is Darrell Rooney?

Darrell Rooney is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Darrell Rooney

· Wikidata: Q3016482

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