David Silverman
View on IMDb ↗From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. David Silverman (born March 15, 1957) is an American animator who has directed numerous episodes of the animated TV series The Simpsons, as well as The Simpsons Movie. Silverman was involved with the series from the very beginning, animating all of the original short Simpsons cartoons that aired on The Tracey Ullman Show. He went on to serve as director of animation for several years.
Known for
The Simpsons
Monsters, Inc.
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!
Werewolf by Night
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story
Director by Night
Animation Outlaws
Extinct
Adventures in Plymptoons!Filmography (10)
- 2022
Werewolf by NightThe Flaming Tuba - 2022
Director by NightSelf - 2021
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!Self - Director and Producer, "The Simpsons" - 2021
ExtinctCyclops / Donut Store Clerk (voice) - 2020
Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy StorySelf - 2019
Animation OutlawsSelf - 2011
Adventures in Plymptoons!Self - 2010
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!Self - 2001
Monsters, Inc.Additional Voices (voice) - 1989
The SimpsonsDavid Silverman (voice)
Crew (30)
- 2026Extreme Makeover: Homer EditionConsulting Producer
- 2024The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye FaithfulConsulting Producer
- 2024The Most Wonderful Time of the YearStoryboard Artist
- 2024May the 12th Be with YouStoryboard Artist
- 2023Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"Storyboard Artist
- 2022Welcome to the ClubDirector
- 2022The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in "Feliz Navidad"Director
- 2022When Billie Met LisaDirector
- 2021The Simpsons: A Serious FlandersConsulting Producer
- 2021The Good, the Bart, and the LokiStoryboard Artist
- 2021Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap"Director
- 2021The Simpsons in PlusaversaryDirector
- 2021The Simpsons | BalenciagaDirector
- 2020Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny"Writer
- 2016The Edge of SeventeenAnimation
- 2016Planet of the CouchesDirector
- 2015Trumptastic VoyageDirector
- 2012Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"Director
- 2007The Simpsons MovieDirector
- 2005RobotsAdditional Storyboarding
- 2002Ice AgeStory Consultant
- 1994The CriticVisual Development
- 1992Eek! The CatCreator
- 1987PropagandanceAnimation
- 1986One Crazy SummerAnimation
- 1983Mariner ManAnimation
- 1981The Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's BoredomAnimation
- 1979Tom Waits for No OneAnimation
- —FacttrackerDirector
- —The Pink PantherProducer