Daniel Gerson
Writing
Biography
Daniel Gerson (August 1, 1966 – February 6, 2016) was an American screenwriter and voice actor, best known for his work with Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios. He co-wrote the screenplays of Monsters, Inc., Monsters University and Big Hero 6, which was reported to be his last film as screenwriter.
Gerson contributed material to Chicken Little, Curious George, Cars, Meet the Robinsons, Up, Inside Out and Zootopia, as well as television shows including Misguided Angeles, Big Wolf on Campus and Something So Right. He also won a BAFTA award.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Daniel Gerson
Inside Out
2015
Big Hero 6
2014
Filmography
Acting (4)
2014
Big Hero 6as Desk Sergeant (voice)
7.7
2013
Monsters Universityas Additional Voices (voice)
7.1
2010
Monster Truck Materas Tormentor's Biggest Fan (voice)
6.2
2001
Monsters, Inc.as Needleman / Smitty (voice)
7.9
Production & Directing (9)
2015
Inside OutThanks
7.9
2014
Big Hero 6Screenplay
7.7
2013
Monsters UniversityScreenplay
7.1
2013
Monsters UniversityStory
7.1
2012
Tangled Ever AfterAdditional Writing
7.1
2011
Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. NiceAdditional Writing
7.0
2009
Prep & LandingAdditional Writing
6.9
2009
UpThanks
8.0
2001
Monsters, Inc.Screenplay
7.9