Mark Dindal
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Mark Dindal

Born 1960-05-31 · Columbus, Ohio, USA

Mark Dindal (born in Columbus, Ohio) is an American effects animator and director, who created The Emperor's New Groove as well as Cats Don't Dance. He worked in many Disney classic projects as an effects animator, and also led the special effects for several classic movies such as The Little Mermaid and The Rescuers Down Under.

CastAnimation DirectorStoryStory ArtistAnimationProducerDirectorArt Designer

Known for

The Emperor's New Groove★ 7.6Viewing moment
The Emperor's New Groove
2000
The Little Mermaid★ 7.4Viewing moment
The Little Mermaid
1989
Cats Don't Dance★ 7.2Viewing moment
Cats Don't Dance
1997
The Garfield MovieViewing moment
The Garfield Movie
2024
Chicken Little★ 5.9Viewing moment
Chicken Little
2005
Kronk's New Groove★ 6.4Viewing moment
Kronk's New Groove
2005
Wonder Park★ 6.5Viewing moment
Wonder Park
2019
The Rocketeer★ 6.5Viewing moment
The Rocketeer
1991
The Brave Little Toaster★ 6.9Viewing moment
The Brave Little Toaster
1987
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night★ 5.6Viewing moment
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night
1987
Beware The Groove: The Making Of A Cult ClassicViewing moment
Beware The Groove: The Making Of A Cult Classic
2023
The Sweatbox★ 6.9Viewing moment
The Sweatbox
2002
Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'Viewing moment
Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'
2006
Emperor's new schoolViewing moment
Emperor's new school
2006
RestrungViewing moment
Restrung
2014

Frequent collaborators

Patrick WarburtonPatrick WarburtonDavid ReynoldsDavid ReynoldsRoger AllersRoger AllersJoe RanftJoe RanftBob BergenBob BergenEartha KittEartha KittJohn DebneyJohn DebneyJohn GoodmanJohn Goodman