Daniel Gerson

Daniel Gerson

Born 1 August 1966 in New York City, New York, USA

Died 6 February 2016 (aged 49)

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.

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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.

Writer

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2001
Monsters, Inc. Screenplay
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2014
Big Hero 6 Screenplay
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2013
Monsters University Screenplay, Story

Crew

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2015
Inside Out Thanks
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2009
Up Thanks
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2012
Tangled Ever After Additional Writing
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2009
Prep & Landing Additional Writing

Actor

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2001
Monsters, Inc. Needleman / Smitty (voice)
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2014
Big Hero 6 Desk Sergeant (voice)
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2013
Monsters University Additional Voices (voice)
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2010
Monster Truck Mater Tormentor's Biggest Fan (voice)