Walter Dohrn (born December 5, 1970) is an American writer, director, animator, musician, and actor. He performed the voice of Rumpelstiltskin in Shrek Forever After (2010),[5] as well as various characters in Shrek the Third (2007). He co-directed the film Trolls (2016) and directed its sequels, and voiced various characters in the franchise. He is directing Shrek 5, set for release in 2026. Dohrn has also worked as writer, director, and storyboard director in Season 2 of SpongeBob SquarePants, and he also worked on 2 episodes from Season 3.[6] In 2020, Dohrn signed a deal with DreamWorks Animation.[2]
Walt Dohrn | |
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 Dohrn in 2023 | |
| Born | Walter Dohrn[1] December 5, 1970[1] |
| Alma mater | CalArts[1] |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
| Employer | DreamWorks Animation (2002–present)[2] |
| Spouse | Suvi Booth[3] |
| Children | 3[4] |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Mr. Magoo | Layout artist: Creative Capers | |
| 2004 | Shrek 2 | Rumpelstiltskin (deleted scene, delayed) | Story artist/writer: additional dialogue |
| Shark Tale | Additional story artist | ||
| 2005 | Madagascar | ||
| 2007 | Shrek the Third | Van Student, Xavier, Principal Pynchley, Nanny Dwarf, Evil Knight, Singing Villain | Story artist/writer: additional screenplay material |
| 2010 | Shrek Forever After | Rumpelstiltskin, Priest, Krekraw | Head of story |
| Donkey's Caroling Christmas-tacular | Rumpelstiltskin | Writer/director Short film | |
| 2011 | Thriller Night | Short film | |
| 2012 | Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos | Water Prisoner | |
| Rise of the Guardians | Additional story artist | ||
| 2014 | Mr. Peabody & Sherman | Spartacus | Head of story |
| Penguins of Madagascar | Antarctic Penguin | ||
| 2016 | Trolls | Smidge, Fuzzbert, Cloud Guy, Mr. Dinkles, Tunnel Troll, and Wedgie Bergen #2 | Co-director[7] |
| 2017 | The Boss Baby | Photographer | |
| 2017 | Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie | Special thanks | |
| 2020 | Trolls World Tour | Smidge, Cloud Guy, King Peppy, Fuzzbert, Metal Mr. Dinkles, Announcer, Country Troll Baby, Country Troll Farmer (voice) | Director[8] |
| 2021 | The Boss Baby: Family Business | Time Out Kid (voice) | |
| 2022 | The Bad Guys | Scientist (voice) | |
| 2023 | Trolls Band Together | Cloud Guy, King Peppy, Interdimensional Hustle Traveler (voice) | Director[9] |
| 2026 | Shrek 5 | Director[10] |
Television
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Nightmare Ned | ||
| 2000–2002 | SpongeBob SquarePants | Writer/director/storyboard director (Season 2) | |
| 2001 | A Kitty Bobo Show | Animation layout | |
| 2001–03 | Dexter's Laboratory | Story/writer/storyboard artist | |
| 2002 | Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones? | Writer/storyboard artist | |
| 2009 | Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space | Link Kid | TV special |
| 2010 | Scared Shrekless | Special thanks TV special | |
| 2014 | King Star King | Storyboard supervisor | |
| 2018 | Trolls: The Beat Goes On! | Cloud Guy, Fuzzbert | Voice actor |
| 2020 | Trolls: TrollsTopia | Cloud Guy | Voice actor |
| 2020 | JJ Villard's Fairy Tales | Storyboard supervisor |
Video games
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Nightmare Ned | Director/art director/animation director |
| 2010 | Shrek Forever After | Rumpelstiltskin (voice) |
References
- ^ a b c Cavna, Michael (May 21, 2010). "The 'Riffs Interview: 'SHREK' animator Walt Dohrn steps into the oh-so-green limelight". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on November 10, 2013.
But it also applies to another California artist born "Walter" on a Dec. 5: "Shrek" animator/actor WALT DOHRN. "I like old Disney films that have an edge to them," says Dohrn, 39…
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 21, 2020). "'Trolls World Tour' Filmmaker Walt Dohrn Signs Exclusive Overall Deal With DreamWorks Animation". Deadline. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
Since joining DreamWorks in 2002, Dohrn also contributed to the story of Rise of the Guardians, Shrek the Third, Madagascar, Shark Tale, and Shrek 2.
- ^ Taylor, Dan (October 28, 2016). "'Trolls,' the animated film, got its start in Sonoma County". The Press Democrat. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
In another local tie in Dohrn is married to Suvi Booth, a former DreamWorks co-worker…
- ^ Mk, Ben (January 25, 2024). "Interview: Director Walt Dohrn and Co-Director Tim Heitz Talk 'Trolls Band Together' and the Influences Behind the Animated Sequel". The Real Roundup. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ Jonathan Crow (March 12, 2009). "Surprising Voice Behind New 'Shrek' Villain". Yahoo! Movies. Archived from the original on March 15, 2010. Retrieved March 14, 2010.
- ^ Michael Ordoña (May 16, 2010). "Adding dimension to Shrek's last ride". San Francisco Chronicle.
- ^ Gleiberman, Owen (October 8, 2016). "Film Review: 'Trolls'".
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 6, 2017). "'Fast & Furious 9' Drives To Easter Weekend 2020; 'Trolls 2' Moves To Spring 2020 – Update".
- ^ Grobar, Matt (March 28, 2023). "Universal & DreamWorks Set Cast, Official Title For Trolls Threequel Bowing This Fall". Deadline. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
- ^ Couch, Aaron; McClintock, Pamela (July 9, 2024). "Shrek 5 Set for 2026 with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz Returning". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
External links
Media related to Walt Dohrn at Wikimedia Commons
- Walt Dohrn at IMDb
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