Walt Dohrn

Walt Dohrn
Dohrn in 2023
Born
Walter Dohrn[1]

(1970-12-05) December 5, 1970 (age 53)[1]
Alma materCalArts[1]
Occupations
  • Writer
  • director
  • animator
  • musician
  • actor
Years active1994–present
EmployerDreamWorks Animation (2002–present)[2]
SpouseSuvi Booth[3]
Children3[4]

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]

  1. ^ 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…
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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…
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Michael Ordoña (May 16, 2010). "Adding dimension to Shrek's last ride". San Francisco Chronicle.