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Ted Elliott(I)

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Ted Elliott was born on 4 July 1961 in Santa Ana, California, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Shrek (2001), The Lone Ranger (2013) and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003).
BornJuly 4, 1961
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 3 wins & 14 nominations total

Known for

Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and John Lithgow in Shrek (2001)
Shrek
7.9
  • Writer
  • 2001
Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Armie Hammer in The Lone Ranger (2013)
The Lone Ranger
6.4
  • Writer
  • 2013
Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
8.1
  • Writer
  • 2003
Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
7.3
  • Writer
  • 2006

Credits

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Writer

  • Aladdin: Live from the West End
    • Based on the Disney film written by
    • Post-production
    • 2023
  • Untitled Pirates of the Caribbean Project
    • characters, story
    • In Development
  • Captain Jokes Parrot's Finding the Lost Atlantis
    • characters
    • In Development
  • FilmToons Logic (2021)
    FilmToons Logic
    • based on the characters created by (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Tim Niverth in Childhood Thoughts (2015)
    Childhood Thoughts
    • Characters
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • Kyle V. James in Shrek Retold (2018)
    Shrek Retold
    • based on the animated film screenplay by (as Dreamworks)
    • 2018
  • Leonardo Thimo, Tony Meramveliotakis, George Hulk, Manos Papadakis, Popi Kavoy, Aifnidios Manos, and Marina Rina in Captain Jokes Parrot's Disaster of the Caribbean (2017)
    Captain Jokes Parrot's Disaster of the Caribbean
    • characters
    • TV Movie
    • 2017
  • Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, Geoffrey Rush, Kaya Scodelario, and Brenton Thwaites in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017)
    Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
    • based on characters created by
    • 2017
  • Leonardo Thimo, Xaritwmeni Taratsa Boys, Anestis Dalezis, Tony Meramveliotakis, Jimm Mustang, John Madrid, Taqis B., Daniel B., Spike Mixalis, Manos Papadakis, Nick the Greek, Stelios Sifakis, Alex Tsagarakis, Andreas Analipsi, Popi Kavoy, and Verphil in The Twenty-Eight Hits for Laughs 2nd Season (2014)
    The Twenty-Eight Hits for Laughs 1st Season
    • characters (uncredited)
    • Video
    • 2014
  • Brian d'Arcy James, Christopher Sieber, Daniel Breaker, and Sutton Foster in Shrek the Musical (2013)
    Shrek the Musical
    • based on the movie "Shrek" written by (uncredited)
    • 2013
  • Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Armie Hammer in The Lone Ranger (2013)
    The Lone Ranger
    • screen story
    • screenplay
    • 2013
  • Leonardo Thimo in Captain Jokes Parrot's Adventures (2013)
    Captain Jokes Parrot's Adventures
    • characters (uncredited)
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2013
  • Andy Kaufman in Funny Show Part Two: The Video - Movie (2012)
    Funny Show Part Two: The Video - Movie
    • characters (uncredited)
    • Video
    • 2012
  • Shrek's Thrilling Tales (2012)
    Shrek's Thrilling Tales
    • based on the characters created by: Shrek (uncredited)
    • Video
    • 2012
  • Treloi Enwmenoi Pote Nikimenoi!! (2013)
    Funny Show Presents
    • characters (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2012
  • The Twenty-Eight Hits for Laughs (2011)
    The Twenty-Eight Hits for Laughs
    • characters (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2011–2012
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: Tales of the Code: Wedlocked (2011)
    Pirates of the Caribbean: Tales of the Code: Wedlocked
    • based on characters created by
    • written by
    • Short
    • 2011
  • Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game (2011)
    Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game
    • characters
    • Video Game
    • 2011

Producer

  • Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Armie Hammer in The Lone Ranger (2013)
    The Lone Ranger
    • executive producer
    • 2013
  • Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Penélope Cruz, and Ian McShane in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
    Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
    • executive producer
    • 2011
  • Nicolas Cage, Penélope Cruz, Jon Favreau, and Tracy Morgan in G-Force (2009)
    G-Force
    • associate producer
    • 2009
  • Denzel Washington and Paula Patton in Deja Vu (2006)
    Deja Vu
    • executive producer
    • 2006
  • Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and John Lithgow in Shrek (2001)
    Shrek
    • co-producer
    • 2001

Additional Crew

  • Aladdin: Live from the West End
    • based on: Disney's Aladdin, screenplay by
    • Post-production
    • 2023
  • Will Smith, Alan Tudyk, Navid Negahban, Numan Acar, Marwan Kenzari, Naomi Scott, Mena Massoud, Adam Alzoubi, and Nathaniel Ellul in Aladdin (2019)
    Aladdin
    • based on Disney's "Aladdin" animation screenplay by
    • 2019
  • John Cleese, Antonio Banderas, Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Julie Andrews, Rupert Everett, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Saunders, and Conrad Vernon in Shrek 2 (2004)
    Shrek 2
    • creative consultant
    • 2004
  • Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003)
    Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas
    • creative consultant
    • 2003
  • Antz (1998)
    Antz
    • creative consultant
    • story consultant
    • 1998
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    • Dreamworks
  • Born
    • July 4, 1961
    • Santa Ana, California, USA
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    • 1 Interview

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    Frequently collaborates with writer Terry Rossio.
  • Quotes
    Turn in the first draft on the first day of shooting - that's the goal.

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