Conrad Vernon(born July 11, 1968)[1]is an American director, producer, writer, storyboard artist and voice actor, best known for his work on theDreamWorksanimated film seriesShrekas well as other films such asMonsters vs. Aliens,Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted,andPenguins of Madagascar.He also co-directed non-DreamWorks animated films such as Sony Pictures'Sausage Partyand MGM'sThe Addams Family.
Conrad Vernon | |
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| Born | July 11, 1968 Lubbock, Texas,U.S. |
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| Years active | 1991–present |
Life and career
editConrad Vernon was born on July 11, 1968,[1]a native ofLubbock, Texas,studied atCalArtsand worked as astoryboardartist for animated productions (includingRalph Bakshi'sCool World);[2]he also directedMorto the Magician(a four-minute animated film written bySteve Martin).[3]
Vernon began his career in 1991.[4]In 1996, he joined DreamWorks, where he worked as a storyboard artist onAntz.[4]AfterAntzproved a success as the first animated feature film to be produced byDreamWorks Animation,Vernon signed on as a writer forShrek,where he was responsible for theGingerbread Man,and eventually voiced that character. He also appeared inShrek 4-DandSinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas.
In June 2004, he made his feature film directorial debut with the Academy Award-nominatedShrek 2.[4]He voicedMasonthechimpanzeefor the DreamWorks Animation filmsMadagascar,Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa,Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted(for which he is also credited as director) and itsspin offPenguins of Madagascar(where he voicedRico,one of the penguins) and reprised the voice of Mason in thetelevision series.
In 2009, Vernon andRob Lettermanco-directed the 3D animated filmMonsters vs. Aliens,which he co-wrote and supplied several voices.
Vernon andGreg Tiernanco-directed theadult animatedcomedySausage Party(2016), from a story bySeth Rogen,Evan Goldberg,andJonah Hill,as well as providing some of the voices. Vernon next co-produced and co-directed, again with Tiernan, an animated version ofThe Addams Family,which was released in October 2019.[2]He supplied voice roles for bothSausage PartyandThe Addams Family,including Lurch in the latter. He was scheduled to return as director alongside Tiernan forThe Addams Family 2,released in October 2021.[5]In October 2020, it was announced that he would no longer be involved as director, though he ultimately received co-billing with Tiernan.[6]
In 2017, Vernon was hired to direct a live-action feature adaptation ofThe Jetsons,from a screenplay byMatt Lieberman,which is being made byWarner Bros.,under itsWarner Animation Groupbanner.[7][8]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Morto the Magician | Yes | No | Short film |
| 2004 | Shrek 2 | Yes | No | Co-director withAndrew AdamsonandKelly Asbury |
| 2009 | Monsters vs. Aliens | Yes | No | Co-director withRob Letterman |
| 2012 | Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted | Yes | No | Co-director withEric DarnellandTom McGrath |
| 2016 | Sausage Party[9] | Yes | Yes | Co-director withGreg Tiernan |
| 2019 | The Addams Family[10] | Yes | Yes | |
| 2021 | The Addams Family 2[5] | Yes | Yes | |
| 2026 | Shrek 5 | Yes | No | Co-director withWalt Dohrn |
| TBA | The Jetsons[11][12][13] | Yes | No | [14] |
Acting roles
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Herd | Pesion | Live-action role |
| 2001 | Shrek | Gingerbread Man | |
| Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party | Short film | ||
| 2003 | Shrek 4-D | ||
| Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas | Jed | ||
| 2004 | Shrek 2 | Gingerbread Man, Cedric, Announcer, Mongo, Muffin Man | |
| Far Far Away Idol | Gingerbread Man | Short film | |
| 2005 | Madagascar | Mason | |
| 2005 | The Barnyard (pitch) | ||
| 2006 | Flushed Away | Take Out | |
| 2007 | Shrek the Third | Gingerbread Man,Rumpelstiltskin,Headless Horseman | |
| Bee Movie | Freddy | ||
| 2008 | Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa | Mason | |
| 2009 | Monsters vs. Aliens | Advisor Hawk, Advisor Dither, Minister, Secret Service Man #2, Mama Dietl | |
| 2010 | Shrek Forever After | Gingerbread Man, Muffin Man | |
| 2011 | Kung Fu Panda 2 | Boar | |
| Puss in Boots | Raoul | ||
| 2012 | Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted | Mason | |
| 2014 | Penguins of Madagascar[15] | Rico | |
| 2016 | Sausage Party[9] | Toilet paper,Sauerkraut,Grape,Catcall sausage,Beer can,Pop bottle | |
| 2017 | The Boss Baby | Eugene Francis | |
| The Emoji Movie | Trojan Horse | ||
| 2019 | Trouble | Otis | |
| The Addams Family | Lurch,Priest, Spirit of the House, Dr. Flambe, Ggerri | ||
| 2021 | The Addams Family 2 | Lurch, Spirit of the House | |
| 2022 | Puss in Boots: The Last Wish | Gingerbread Man |
Other credits
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | No Neck Joe | Special thanks |
| 1992 | Cool World | Character designer Effects animator |
| 1998 | Antz[4] | Storyboard artist |
| 2000 | The Road to El Dorado | Additional storyboard artist |
| 2001 | Shrek | Additional dialogue/story artist/writer: "Merry Men" |
| 2001 | The Human Spinning-Top | Writer of episode XII "The Human Spinning-Top is a dangerous hero" And Additional storyboard artist |
| 2003 | Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas | Additional storyboard artist |
| 2004 | Shark Tale | |
| Shrek 2 | Additional dialogue | |
| 2005 | Madagascar | Creative consultant |
| The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper | Creative consultant; Short film | |
| 2006 | Over the Hedge | Story artist |
| 2009 | Monsters vs. Aliens | Story writer |
| 2016 | Trolls | Additional story artist |
| 2017 | Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie | Special thanks |
| The Emoji Movie | Additional sequence director | |
| 2019 | The Addams Family | Story writer |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Rocko's Modern Life | Storyboard artist, additional writer |
| 1993–94 | 2 Stupid Dogs | Storyboard artist |
| 1993–96 | The Itsy Bitsy Spider | Director |
| 1996 | Dexter's Laboratory | Storyboard artist, layout artist |
| 1997 | Nightmare Ned | Storyboard artist |
| 2012 | The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange | Executive Producer, storyboard artist |
| 2024–present | Rock Paper Scissors | Executive Producer[16] |
| Sausage Party: Foodtopia | Director |
Acting roles
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Shrek the Halls | Gingerbread Man |
| 2009–12 | The Penguins of Madagascar | Mason |
| 2009 | Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space | Man on Cell, Woman |
| 2010 | Scared Shrekless | Gingerbread Man, Muffin Man |
| Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special | Boar | |
| 2012 | The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange | Various |
| Gravity Falls | Tate McGucket |
References
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