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| Darrell Rooney | |
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| Birthname | Darrell Rooney |
| Years Active | 1978 - present |
Darrell Rooney is an American animator, artist, and director who works for the Walt Disney Company. He is best known for directing The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.
Biography
A graduate of Sheridan College of Applied Arts and Technology, Rooney started at Disney in 1978,[1] where he worked as a visual effects animator on the movie, Tron.
He was nominated for an Annie Award in 2001 for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Directing in an Animated Feature Production for directing Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure.[2]
According to the documentary, "Proud of Simba's Pride," Rooney was under a lot of pressure during production of the sequel.
Other Films
Trivia
- Rooney found Kovu to be "the most interesting" character in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.
Video
Proud of Simba's Pride
Darrell Rooney as he appears in "Proud of Simba's Pride"