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Ron Clements

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Animation Department
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Ron Clements
Director Don Hahn and producer Peter Schneider, key players at Walt Disney Studios Feature Animation department during the mid1980s, offer a behind-the-magic glimpse of the turbulent times the Animation Studio was going through and the staggering output of hits that followed over the next ten years.
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Ron Clements was born on 25 April 1953 in Sioux City, Iowa, USA. He is a writer and director, known for Hercules (1997), Aladdin (1992) and The Princess and the Frog (2009). He has been married to Tamara Lee Glumace since 25 February 1989.
BornApril 25, 1953
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BornApril 25, 1953
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  • Nominated for 3 Oscars
    • 11 wins & 17 nominations total

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Directors John Musker (left) and Ron Clements (right)
John Lasseter, Ron Clements, John Musker, Osnat Shurer, and Auli'i Cravalho at an event for Moana (2016)
John Lasseter, Ron Clements, Alan F. Horn, Dwayne Johnson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Temuera Morrison, John Musker, Alan Tudyk, Nicole Scherzinger, Jared Bush, Rachel House, Osnat Shurer, and Auli'i Cravalho at an event for Moana (2016)
Ron Clements, John Musker, and Osnat Shurer at an event for Moana (2016)
John Lasseter, Ron Clements, Dwayne Johnson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Temuera Morrison, John Musker, Alan Tudyk, Rachel House, Osnat Shurer, and Auli'i Cravalho at an event for Moana (2016)
Ron Clements, Taika Waititi, Andrew Millstein, and John Musker
Ron Clements, John Musker, Pamela Ribon, Osnat Shurer, Aaron Kandell, and Jordan Kandell
Ron Clements and Tamara Lee
John Lasseter, Ron Clements, Dwayne Johnson, Temuera Morrison, John Musker, Rachel House, Osnat Shurer, and Auli'i Cravalho at an event for Moana (2016)
Ron Clements, Temuera Morrison, and John Musker at an event for Moana (2016)
Ron Clements, John Musker, and Osnat Shurer
Ron Clements, Temuera Morrison, and John Musker at an event for Moana (2016)

Known for:

James Woods, Danny DeVito, Matt Frewer, Bobcat Goldthwait, Rip Torn, Tate Donovan, Josh Keaton, Roger Bart, and Susan Egan in Hercules (1997)
Hercules
7.3
  • Writer
  • 1997
Robin Williams, Jonathan Freeman, Gilbert Gottfried, Linda Larkin, Douglas Seale, Scott Weinger, and Frank Welker in Aladdin (1992)
Aladdin
8.0
  • Writer
  • 1992
Bruno Campos, Jim Cummings, Keith David, Jennifer Hale, Jenifer Lewis, Anika Noni Rose, Hynden Walch, and Michael-Leon Wooley in The Princess and the Frog (2009)
The Princess and the Frog
7.1
  • Writer
  • 2009
Dwayne Johnson, Stephen Kearin, Temuera Morrison, Alan Tudyk, Nicole Scherzinger, Any Gabrielly, and Auli'i Cravalho in Moana (2016)
Moana
7.6
  • Writer
  • 2016

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Writer

  • Aladdin: Live from the West End
    • Based on the Disney film written by
    • Post-production
    • 2023
  • Tiana
    • characters
    • In Production
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Javier Bardem, Melissa McCarthy, Halle Bailey, and Jonah Hauer-King in The Little Mermaid (2023)
    The Little Mermaid
    • based on Disney's "The Little Mermaid" animation screenplay by
    • 2023
  • Queen Latifah, John Stamos, Shaggy, Graham Phillips, and Auli'i Cravalho in The Wonderful World of Disney (1997)
    The Little Mermaid Live!
    • animated film written by
    • TV Movie
    • 2019
  • Dwayne Johnson, Stephen Kearin, Temuera Morrison, Alan Tudyk, Nicole Scherzinger, Any Gabrielly, and Auli'i Cravalho in Moana (2016)
    Moana
    • story by
    • 2016
  • Ming-Na Wen, Scott Adsit, Drake Bell, Anna Graves, Tom Kane, Nolan North, Adrian Pasdar, Laura Bailey, Josh Gad, Kate Higgins, Tiya Sircar, Matt Sloan, Ross Thomas, and Lloyd Floyd in Disney Infinity 3.0 (2015)
    Disney Infinity 3.0
    • characters: Aladdin, Jasmine
    • Video Game
    • 2015
  • Adrian Pasdar, Fred Tatasciore, Travis Willingham, Laura Bailey, Troy Baker, and Roger Craig Smith in Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (2014)
    Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes
    • characters: Aladdin, Jasmine
    • Video Game
    • 2014
  • Bruno Campos, Jim Cummings, Keith David, Jennifer Hale, Jenifer Lewis, Anika Noni Rose, Hynden Walch, and Michael-Leon Wooley in The Princess and the Frog (2009)
    The Princess and the Frog
    • screenplay by
    • story by
    • 2009
  • Sally Field, Jodi Benson, Jim Cummings, and Samuel E. Wright in The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008)
    The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
    • based on the characters created by (uncredited)
    • Video
    • 2008
  • The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms (2006)
    The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms
    • based on characters created by
    • Video Game
    • 2006
  • The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Majestic Journey (2004)
    The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Majestic Journey
    • based on characters created by
    • Video Game
    • 2004
  • RLS Legacy Virtual 3D Tour and Treasure Hunt
    • Writer
    • Video Game
    • 2003
  • Treasure Planet (2002)
    Treasure Planet
    • based on story by
    • Video Game
    • 2002
  • Treasure Planet (2002)
    Treasure Planet
    • animation story by
    • screenplay by
    • 2002
  • Wayne Allwine, Tony Anselmo, Bill Farmer, Tress MacNeille, and Russi Taylor in House of Mouse (2001)
    House of Mouse
    • characters
    • TV Series
    • 2001
  • Jodi Benson, Pat Carroll, Tara Strong, and Samuel E. Wright in The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000)
    The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea
    • based on the characters created by (uncredited)
    • Video
    • 2000
  • Hercules (1998)
    Hercules
    • based on the characters created by (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 1998–1999

Director

  • Queen Latifah, John Stamos, Shaggy, Graham Phillips, and Auli'i Cravalho in The Wonderful World of Disney (1997)
    The Little Mermaid Live!
    • animated film director
    • TV Movie
    • 2019
  • Gone Fishing (2017)
    Gone Fishing
    • Director
    • Video
    • 2017
  • Dwayne Johnson: You're Welcome
    • Director
    • Music Video
    • 2016
  • Dwayne Johnson, Stephen Kearin, Temuera Morrison, Alan Tudyk, Nicole Scherzinger, Any Gabrielly, and Auli'i Cravalho in Moana (2016)
    Moana
    • Director (directed by)
    • 2016
  • Bruno Campos, Jim Cummings, Keith David, Jennifer Hale, Jenifer Lewis, Anika Noni Rose, Hynden Walch, and Michael-Leon Wooley in The Princess and the Frog (2009)
    The Princess and the Frog
    • Director (directed by)
    • 2009
  • 100 Greatest Cartoons (2005)
    100 Greatest Cartoons
    • Director (original material)
    • TV Special
    • 2005
  • Treasure Planet (2002)
    Treasure Planet
    • Director
    • 2002
  • James Woods, Danny DeVito, Matt Frewer, Bobcat Goldthwait, Rip Torn, Tate Donovan, Josh Keaton, Roger Bart, and Susan Egan in Hercules (1997)
    Hercules
    • Director
    • 1997
  • Robin Williams, Jonathan Freeman, Gilbert Gottfried, Linda Larkin, Douglas Seale, Scott Weinger, and Frank Welker in Aladdin (1992)
    Aladdin
    • Director
    • 1992
  • Jodi Benson in The Little Mermaid (1989)
    The Little Mermaid
    • Director
    • 1989
  • Vincent Price, Val Bettin, Eve Brenner, Candy Candido, Diana Chesney, Barrie Ingham, Melissa Manchester, Susanne Pollatschek, Frank Welker, and Alan Young in The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
    The Great Mouse Detective
    • Director
    • 1986
  • Shades of Sherlock Holmes
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1972

Animation Department

  • Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore (1983)
    Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore
    • animation director (uncredited)
    • Short
    • 1983
  • Corey Feldman, Jack Albertson, Pearl Bailey, Richard Bakalyan, Pat Buttram, Candy Candido, Keith Coogan, Clarence Nash, Jeanette Nolan, Paul Winchell, and 'Squeeks' the Caterpillar in The Fox and the Hound (1981)
    The Fox and the Hound
    • supervising animator: "Big Mama"
    • 1981
  • Charlie Callas and Sean Marshall in Pete's Dragon (1977)
    Pete's Dragon
    • character animator
    • 1977
  • Eva Gabor, Joe Flynn, Jim Jordan, James MacDonald, Bob Newhart, and Geraldine Page in The Rescuers (1977)
    The Rescuers
    • character animator
    • 1977
  • Sterling Holloway, John Fiedler, Clint Howard, Barbara Luddy, Junius Matthews, Howard Morris, Hal Smith, Jon Walmsley, Paul Winchell, and Ralph Wright in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)
    The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
    • assistant animator (uncredited)
    • 1977
  • Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too (1974)
    Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too
    • assistant animator (uncredited)
    • Short
    • 1974
  • Shades of Sherlock Holmes
    • animator
    • background designer
    • layout artist
    • Short
    • 1972
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"Louis" from The Princess and the Frog
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"Louis" from The Princess and the Frog
"Mama Odie" from The Princess and the Frog
Clip 1:22
"Mama Odie" from The Princess and the Frog
The Princess and the Frog: "Kiss the Frog"
Clip 3:22
The Princess and the Frog: "Kiss the Frog"
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Clip 0:55
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Clip 0:48
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Clip 1:31
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Clip 0:34
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Clip 0:55
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Clip 1:28
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Trailer 2:14
Waking Sleeping Beauty
"Magic of the Bayou" from The Princess and the Frog
Featurette 2:34
"Magic of the Bayou" from The Princess and the Frog
"A Return to the Animated Musical" from The Princess and the Frog
Featurette 3:24
"A Return to the Animated Musical" from The Princess and the Frog

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    • April 25, 1953
    • Sioux City, Iowa, USA
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    • Tamara Lee GlumaceFebruary 25, 1989 - present
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