Gary Trousdale

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Gary A. Trousdale (born June 8, 1960) is an American film director known for directing movies such as Beauty and the Beast, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Atlantis: The Lost Empire. He frequently directs films with Kirk Wise. Trousdale planned to become an architect, but decided instead to study animation at CalArts, where he studied for three years. He was hired in 1982 to design storyboards and do other animation. He then went to work designing restaurant menus and t-shirts. Trousdale was hired by Walt Disney Feature Animation in 1985 as an effects animator on The Black Cauldron. He gained true prominence in his field with the success of his animated film directorial debut Beauty and the Beast, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture and won a LAFCA Award. He later directed The Hunchback of Notre Dame in 1996. In 2001 he directed Atlantis: The Lost Empire. He moved to DreamWorks Animation in 2003, where he worked on projects such as The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper, Shrek the Halls and more recently Scared Shrekless.

Most Popular Gary Trousdale Trailers

Total trailers found: 21

The Lion King Trailer (1994)

15 June 1994

Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself.

The Little Mermaid Trailer (1989)

17 November 1989

This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him.

Beauty and the Beast Trailer (1991)

22 October 1991

Follow the adventures of Belle, a bright young woman who finds herself in the castle of a prince who's been turned into a mysterious beast.

The Making of 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire' Trailer (2002)

29 January 2002

A documentary about the making of the cult classic Disney Movie Atlantis.

Megamind Trailer (2010)

28 October 2010

After Megamind, a highly intelligent alien supervillain, defeats his long-time nemesis Metro Man, Megamind creates a new hero to fight, but must act to save the city when his "creation" becomes an even worse villain than he was.

Rocky and Bullwinkle Trailer (2014)

14 October 2014

After receiving the key to the city for their heroic efforts, Rocket J. Squirrel notices that Bullwinkle falls in love with a robotic moose.

Dreamworks Holiday Classics Trailer (2012)

30 October 2012

Join your favourite DreamWorks friends for these four holiday specials. Watch as those zany zoosters from Madagascar save Christmas, Donkey puts on a carolling Christmas Shrek-tacular, and Po prepares for his favourite holiday, the Winter Feast.

Atlantis: The Lost Empire Trailer (2001)

02 June 2001

The world's most highly qualified crew of archaeologists and explorers is led by historian Milo Thatch as they board the incredible 1,000-foot submarine Ulysses and head deep into the mysteries of the sea.

Thriller Night Trailer (2011)

13 September 2011

A Shrek parody of Michael Jackson's Thriller song and music video, with Donkey singing.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Trailer (1996)

21 June 1996

Isolated bell-ringer Quasimodo wishes to leave Notre Dame tower against the wishes of Judge Claude Frollo, his stern guardian and Paris' strait-laced Minister of Justice.

Shrek Stories Trailer (2013)

01 October 2013

Join Shrek and his friends from Far Far Away as they share tales of holiday cheer, spooky stories, a singing showdown and a night of babysitting nobody will soon forget.

The Sweatbox Trailer (2002)

13 September 2002

Trudie Styler, a documentarian, had been allowed to film the production of 'Kingdom of the Sun'/'The Emperor's New Groove' as part of the deal that originally brought her husband Sting to the project.

Howard Trailer (2018)

22 April 2018

Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable.

Shrek the Halls Trailer (2007)

28 November 2007

The Christmas tree isn't the only thing green in this new holiday classic. Shrek is back and trying to get into the spirit of the season.

Scared Shrekless Trailer (2010)

28 October 2010

Shrek challenges Donkey, Puss in Boots and his other fairy tale character friends to spend the night in Lord Farquaad's haunted castle, telling scary stories to see who can resist becoming scared and stay the longest.

Shrek's Yule Log Trailer (2010)

07 December 2010

“Shrek’s Yule Log,” featuring over 25 uproarious character appearances in front of a crackling virtual fireplace.

Oliver & Company Trailer (1988)

18 November 1988

A young cat named Oliver is left alone in a kitten box, while all the other young cats have new owners.

Hoomania Trailer (1985)

01 January 1985

When Kris tells Sam Weatherfield, the inventor, about breaking his parent’s window and running away, Sam has Kris play a strange, colorful game called HOOMANIA.

Waking Sleeping Beauty Trailer (2009)

05 September 2009

By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control.

The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper Trailer (2005)

23 September 2005

During the holiday season, when the animals of the Central Park Zoo are preparing for Christmas, Private, the youngest of the penguins notices that the Polar Bear is all alone.

The Pig Who Cried Werewolf Trailer (2011)

04 October 2011

Of the famous Three Little Pigs, Heimlich is the one porker who finds a conspiracy around every corner.