Dan Gerson

Dan Gerson
Writer Dan Gerson describes writing the film Monsters University at the premiere in 2013, with his writing partner Robert Baird on the right. Interview made by Mingle Media; the interviewer is Linda Antwi.
Gerson (left) with Robert Baird at Monsters University premiere in June 2013
Born
Daniel Robert Gerson

(1966-08-01)August 1, 1966
Died (aged 49)
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, voice actor
Years active1997–2016
Notable workMonsters, Inc.
Monsters University
Big Hero 6
Spouse
Beau Stacom
(m. 1995)
Children2

Daniel Robert 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.[1][2]

Gerson contributed material to Chicken Little, 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.[3][4][5] Big Hero 6 won the Academy Award for best animated film and was also the highest-grossing animated film of 2014.[6] He also won a BAFTA award.[7]

  1. ^ Sarto, Dan. "Dan Scanlon Talks 'Monsters University'". Animation World. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  2. ^ Libbey, Dirk (February 8, 2016). "Monsters, Inc. Screenwriter Daniel Gerson Dies At 49". Cinema Blend. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  3. ^ "Daniel Gerson, 'Monsters Inc' and 'Big Hero 6' Screenwriter, Dies at 49". Variety. February 8, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
  4. ^ "Screenwriter Interview: Rob Edwards". Script Magazine. January 31, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  5. ^ French, Lawrence. "WALL•E: An interview with Pixar's Andrew Stanton". Cinefastique. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  6. ^ Kinsey Lowe (March 13, 2015). "'Big Hero 6′: No. 1 Animated Movie Worldwide 2014". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  7. ^ "Daniel Gerson Dead: 'Monsters Inc.' Screenwriter Was 49". The Hollywood Reporter. February 8, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.