Tab Murphy
Birth Name:
Tab Murphy
Birth Place:
Washington, United States
Profession
Writer, Director, Producer
Fast Facts
- Briefly attended Washington State University before applying for the University of Southern California's film school
- Quote: "I have to say, staying in touch with the young kid in me has served me well in my Disney tenure․"
- Made his directorial debut in 1995 with "Last of the Dogmen"
- After years at different studios, he most recently signed on to write for various animated features for Walt Disney where he has worked on such titles including "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" and "Tarzan"
- Hired by Paramount Pictures in 1983 to write jokes for Eddie Murphy who recently signed with the studio
Awards
- 1989Oscar - Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium:Nominated
- 1989WGA Award (Screen) - Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium:Nominated
- 1996Annie - Best Individual Achievement: Writing:Nominated
- 1997Razzie Award - Worst Written Film Grossing Over $100 Million:Nominated
- 1999Annie - Outstanding Individual Achievement for Writing in an Animated Feature Production:Nominated
- 2004Annie - Outstanding Writing in an Animated Feature Production:Nominated