Norton Virgien Biography

Fast Facts

• Was chosen as an adjudicator for the Kerry Film Festival in 2011
• Won an award for Best Director of Animation or Daytime Series at the 1997 World Animation Celebration for the "Rugrats" episode "Naked Tommy․"
• Started his career in family entertainment as an animator, eventually moving into directing and producing
• Quote: "What inspires me about doing family entertainment is the thought that each of these films we are doing will be the first movie someone falls in love with․"
• Quote: "The richest way to enjoy family entertainment is with the whole family․ We want to make a movie that has a lot for parents and kids to laugh at together․"
• Known for his involvement as a director and producer with children's animated cartoons and movies, notably those in the "Rugrats" franchise
• Has worked with voice actor Tim Curry on several projects, including "Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!" and admires his high energy performances
• Worked for the Brown Bag Films production company
• Grew up listening to the Beach Boys, so he was excited when band member Brian Wilson agreed to perform a song for his movie "Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!"
• Tried to keep both the characters and animation style of "Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey" close to the spirit of the original books