Portrait of Daniel Gerson

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.

Born: August 1, 1966

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA

Filmography

2014
Big Hero 6

as Desk Sergeant (voice)

2013
Monsters University

as Additional Voices (voice)

2010
Monster Truck Mater

as Tormentor's Biggest Fan (voice)

2001
Monsters, Inc.

as Needleman / Smitty (voice)