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David Silverman(I)

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  • Director
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David Silverman was born on 15 March 1957 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a producer and director, known for The Simpsons (1989), Monsters, Inc. (2001) and The Simpsons Movie (2007).
BornMarch 15, 1957
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BornMarch 15, 1957
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 8 wins & 19 nominations total

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    Known for

    Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
    The Simpsons
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Producer
    Billy Crystal and John Goodman in Monsters, Inc. (2001)
    Monsters, Inc.
    8.1
    • Director
    • 2001
    Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons Movie (2007)
    The Simpsons Movie
    7.3
    • Director
    • 2007
    RoboCop 3 (1993)
    RoboCop 3
    4.2
    • Additional Crew
    • 1993

    Credits

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    Producer



    • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
      The Simpsons
      8.6
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • producer
      • 1991–2025
    • Ty Burrell, Rashida Jones, Amy Poehler, Riki Lindhome, Joy Osmanski, Yassir Lester, Betsy Sodaro, and Zach Cherry in Duncanville (2020)
      Duncanville
      6.4
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • 2020–2022
    • Super Slackers (2018)
      Super Slackers
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2018
    • The Simpsons Take the Bowl (2014)
      The Simpsons Take the Bowl
      7.5
      Video
      • consulting producer
      • 2014
    • X-Men: Evolution (2000)
      X-Men: Evolution
      7.8
      TV Series
      • supervising producer
      • 2000–2003

    Animation Department



    • The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2024)
      The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
      5.4
      Short
      • storyboard artist
      • 2024
    • May the 12th Be with You (2024)
      May the 12th Be with You
      4.6
      Short
      • storyboard artist
      • 2024
    • Rogue Not Quite One (2023)
      Rogue Not Quite One
      5.6
      TV Special
      • storyboard artist
      • 2023
    • Feliz Navidad (2022)
      Feliz Navidad
      5.4
      Short
      • storyboard artist
      • 2022
    • Nancy Cartwright and Dawnn Lewis in Welcome to the Club (2022)
      Welcome to the Club
      5.3
      Short
      • storyboard artist
      • 2022
    • Yeardley Smith and Billie Eilish in When Billie Met Lisa (2022)
      When Billie Met Lisa
      5.1
      Short
      • storyboard artist
      • 2022
    • Hank Azaria and Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons in Plusaversary (2021)
      The Simpsons in Plusaversary
      5.1
      Short
      • storyboard artist
      • 2021
    • The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021)
      The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
      6.1
      Short
      • storyboards
      • 2021
    • The Force Awakens from Its Nap (2021)
      The Force Awakens from Its Nap
      6.1
      Short
      • storyboard artist
      • 2021
    • Playdate with Destiny (2020)
      Playdate with Destiny
      6.7
      Short
      • storyboard artist
      • 2020
    • Party Legends (2016)
      Party Legends
      7.1
      TV Series
      • animator
      • 2017
    • Hailee Steinfeld in The Edge of Seventeen (2016)
      The Edge of Seventeen
      7.3
      • animation
      • 2016
    • The Longest Daycare (2012)
      The Longest Daycare
      7.2
      Short
      • storyboards
      • 2012
    • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
      The Simpsons
      8.6
      TV Series
      • storyboard consultant
      • storyboard artist
      • main title designer (segment "The Raven") ...
      • 1990–2005
    • Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003)
      Looney Tunes: Back in Action
      5.8
      • animation consultant
      • 2003

    Director



    • The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2024)
      The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
      5.4
      Short
      • directed by
      • 2024
    • May the 12th Be with You (2024)
      May the 12th Be with You
      4.6
      Short
      • directed by
      • 2024
    • Rogue Not Quite One (2023)
      Rogue Not Quite One
      5.6
      TV Special
      • directed by
      • 2023
    • Feliz Navidad (2022)
      Feliz Navidad
      5.4
      Short
      • directed by
      • 2022
    • Nancy Cartwright and Dawnn Lewis in Welcome to the Club (2022)
      Welcome to the Club
      5.3
      Short
      • directed by
      • 2022
    • Yeardley Smith and Billie Eilish in When Billie Met Lisa (2022)
      When Billie Met Lisa
      5.1
      Short
      • directed by
      • 2022
    • Te Deseo Lo Mejor (2021)
      Te Deseo Lo Mejor
      4.7
      Music Video
      • Director (uncredited)
      • 2021
    • Hank Azaria and Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons in Plusaversary (2021)
      The Simpsons in Plusaversary
      5.1
      Short
      • directed by
      • 2021
    • Balenciaga (2021)
      Balenciaga
      6.2
      Short
      • Director (uncredited)
      • 2021
    • The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021)
      The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
      6.1
      Short
      • directed by
      • 2021
    • The Force Awakens from Its Nap (2021)
      The Force Awakens from Its Nap
      6.1
      Short
      • directed by
      • 2021
    • Extinct (2021)
      Extinct
      5.5
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Playdate with Destiny (2020)
      Playdate with Destiny
      6.7
      Short
      • Director
      • 2020
    • West Wing Story (2019)
      West Wing Story
      2.7
      Video
      • Director
      • 2019
    • Super Slackers (2018)
      Super Slackers
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2018

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    The Simpsons: The Longest Daycare
    Trailer 0:12
    The Simpsons: The Longest Daycare
    The Simpsons: The Longest Daycare
    Trailer 0:12
    The Simpsons: The Longest Daycare

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • David Silver 'Them!'
    • Height
      • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
    • Born
      • March 15, 1957
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Publicity listings
      • 2 Interviews
      • 1 Article
      • 1 Pictorial

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Met the future voice of Bart Simpson, 'Nancy Cartwright', when they were both students in UCLA's Art Department in the late 1970s. They jokingly made an agreement they would one day work on a show together, but didn't find out their deal came through until they saw the credits of the first episode of "The Simpsons".

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    • How old is David Silverman?
      68 years old
    • When was David Silverman born?
      March 15, 1957
    • Where was David Silverman born?
      New York City, New York, USA
    • How tall is David Silverman?
      5 feet 10 inches, or 1.78 meters
    • What is David Silverman known for?
      The Simpsons, RoboCop 3, Monsters, Inc., and The Simpsons Movie

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