About Richard Rich
Born 1951. Richard Rich is an American animation director, film director, animator, screenwriter, film producer and director.
Richard James Rich is an American director, producer, and screenwriter.
Biography Rich is the founder and owner of Crest Animation Productions. Rich started his career in the mailroom of the Walt Disney Studios in 1972 and would give piano lessons during lunch breaks. He was chosen by John Lounsbery to be an assistant director for Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too based on his musical expertise. He made his directorial debut on The Fox and the Hound.
After leaving Disney in 1986, Rich established Rich Animation Studios, later renamed RichCrest. He directed The Swan Princess in 1994 and its eleven sequels.
Besides feature films, Rich has produced direct-to-video series such as Animated Stories from the New Testament, Animated Stories from the Bible, Animated Stories from the Book of Mormon, Animated Hero Classics, and K10C: Kids' Ten Commandments. His more recent credits include acting as producer on the animated film Alpha and Omega and as the director/producer of its sequels.
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Who is Richard Rich?
American film director
When was Richard Rich born?
Richard Rich was born on 15 June 1951 in Long Beach.
What is Richard Rich's occupation?
Richard Rich is an animation director, film director, animator, screenwriter, film producer and director.
What nationality is Richard Rich?
Richard Rich is American.
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· DBpedia: Richard Rich (filmmaker)
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