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Brad Bird Biography

Birth Name:Phillip Bradley Bird

Profession Writer, Director, Animation department, Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Visual effects, Art department, Assistant director

Fast Facts

Won the 2011 Annie Awards' Winsor McCay Award for his contributions to filmmaking
Attended California Institute of the Arts
Was mentored by renowned Disney animator Milt Kahl at the age of 14
Began his career by working on 1981 Disney film "The Fox and the Hound․"
Quote: "Not all shots are created equal․ Certain shots need to be perfect, others need to be very good, and there are some that only need to be good enough to not break the spell․"
Quote: "The first step in achieving the impossible is believing that the impossible can be achieved․"
Well known for his work in animated films
Designed themodern version of "The Simpsons" character Sideshow Bob

Awards

1999Annie-Outstanding Individual Achievement for Writing in an Animated Feature Production: winner
1999Annie-Outstanding Individual Achievement for Directing in an Animated Feature Production: winner
1999LAFCA Award-Best Animation: winner
2000BAFTA Children's Award-Best Feature Film: winner
2000Chlotrudis Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
2000Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation: nominated
2000Sierra Award-Best Animated Film: winner
2000Nebula Award-Best Script: nominated
2004ACCA-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
2004Golden Schmoes-Best Screenplay of the Year: nominated
2004LAFCA Award-Best Animation: winner
2004SLFCA Award-Best Animated Feature Film: winner
2005Oscar-Best Writing, Original Screenplay: nominated
2005Oscar-Best Animated Feature Film of the Year: winner
2005Saturn Award-Best Writer: nominated
2005Annie-Writing in an Animated Feature Production: winner
2005Annie-Directing in an Animated Feature Production: winner
2005Annie-Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production: winner
2005BAFTA Children's Award-Best Feature Film: winner
2005Gold Derby Film Award-Original Screenplay: nominated
2005Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation - Long Form: winner
2005INOCA-Best Animated Feature: winner
2005INOCA-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
2005ALFS Award-Screenwriter of the Year: nominated
2005OFTA Film Award-Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen: nominated
2005OFCS Award-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
2005Nebula Award-Best Script: nominated
2006DVDX Award-Best Audio Commentary (New for DVD): nominated
2006Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation - Short Form: nominated
2006International Theater Award-: winner
2007ACCA-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
2007BSFC Award-Best Screenplay: winner
2007CFCA Award-Best Screenplay, Original: nominated
2007LAFCA Award-Best Animation: winner
2007VVFP Award-Best Film: nominated
2008Oscar-Best Writing, Original Screenplay: nominated
2008Oscar-Best Animated Feature Film of the Year: winner
2008Saturn Award-Best Writing: winner
2008Annie-Best Writing in an Animated Feature Production: winner
2008Annie-Best Directing in an Animated Feature Production: winner
2008BAFTA Film Award-Best Animated Film: winner
2008Christopher Award-Feature Films: winner
2008Gold Derby Film Award-Original Screenplay: nominated
2008INOCA-Best Animated Feature: winner
2008INOCA-Best Original Screenplay: winner
2008Silver Ribbon-Best Non-European Director (Regista del Miglior Film Non-Europeo): nominated
2008IOMA-Best Animated Feature Film (Miglior film d'animazione): winner
2008IOMA-Best Original Screenplay (Miglior sceneggiatura originale): nominated
2008NTFCA Award-Best Animated Film: winner
2008OFTA Film Award-Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen: nominated
2008OFCS Award-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
2008International Theater Award-: winner
2009IOFCP Award-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
2011Golden Schmoes-Best Director of the Year: nominated
2012Saturn Award-Best Director: nominated
2018Dragon Award-Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie: nominated
2018Halfway Award-Best Animated Film: nominated
2018SFCS Award-Best Animated Feature: nominated
2019Oscar-Best Animated Feature Film: nominated
2019EDA Award-Best Animated Feature Film: nominated
2019Annie-Outstanding Achievement for Writing in an Animated Feature Production: nominated
2019Annie-Outstanding Achievement for Directing in an Animated Feature Production: nominated
2019ACCA-Best Animated Feature: nominated
2019BAFTA Film Award-Best Animated Featured Film: nominated
2019Gold Derby Film Award-Animated Feature: nominated
2019Humanitas Prize-Family Feature Film: nominated
2019INOCA-Best Animated Film: nominated
2019LEJA Award-Best Animated Feature: nominated
2019OFTA Film Award-Best Animated Picture: nominated
2019Fantastic Award (Prémios Fantastic)-Best International Film (Melhor Filme Internacional): nominated
2019VES Award-Outstanding Visual Effects in an Animated Feature: nominated