Walt Dohrn | |
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Born | Walter Dohrn[1] December 5, 1970[1] |
Alma mater | CalArts[1] |
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Years active | 1994–present |
Employer | DreamWorks Animation (2002–present)[2] |
Spouse | Suvi Booth[3] |
Children | 3[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]
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…
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.
In another local tie in Dohrn is married to Suvi Booth, a former DreamWorks co-worker…