Kelly Asbury
American animated film director (1960–2020)
Kelly Adam Asbury (January 15, 1960) was an American animated movie director, screenwriter, voice actor, published children's book author/illustrator, and non-fiction author. He was best known for directing animated movies including Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, Shrek 2 and Gnomeo & Juliet. He was born in Beaumont, Texas.
Kelly Asbury | |
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![]() Asbury in 2016 | |
Born | Kelly Adam Asbury January 15, 1960 |
Died | Encino, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills |
Alma mater | Lamar University California Institute of the Arts |
Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter, voice actor, artist, author, illustrator |
Years active | 1982-present |
Employer(s) | Walt Disney Animation Studios (1983–1995, 2009-2013) DreamWorks Animation (1995-2009) |
Notable work | Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron Shrek 2 Gnomeo & Juliet Smurfs: The Lost Village UglyDolls Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank |
Spouse(s) |
Loretta Weeks
(m. 1990; div. 2006)Jacquie Boggs (m. 2011) |
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