Matt Danner

Matt Danner
Born
Matthew Thomas Danner

(1981-06-30) June 30, 1981 (age 43)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Director
  • screenwriter
  • animator
  • storyboard artist
  • producer
  • voice actor
Years active1997–present

Matthew Thomas Danner (born June 30, 1981) is an American animator, screenwriter, storyboard artist, director, producer and voice actor. His credits include work on The Ripping Friends, ¡Mucha Lucha!, The Looney Tunes Show, Xiaolin Showdown, Team Hot Wheels, Dan Vs., Gravity Falls, Wander Over Yonder, Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island, Legend of the Three Caballeros and the 2018 reboot of Muppet Babies for which he provides the voice of Kermit.[1]

Early life

Danner's initial memory of comedy and cartoon characters was of Kermit the Frog,[2] who he thought was his friend and was talking directly to him.[3]

Career

Danner began his animation career while still in high school.[4]

In 2004, Danner was nominated for an Annie Award for his character design work on Xiaolin Showdown, the animated series that aired on Kids' WB.[5]

In 2018, Danner served as the supervising director on the CG-animated Muppet Babies series, in addition to writing episodes. Danner also supplied the voice of Kermit, Rowlf, Mr. Waldorf, Beaker and Chef.

In 2019 Danner directed the animated Disney+ series Legend of the Three Caballeros.

In 2020, Danner won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program for playing Kermit, Rowlf, Mr. Waldorf, Beaker and Chef on Muppet Babies.

In 2022, Danner directed the animated film Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again.

References

  1. ^ Flores, Terry (January 25, 2019). "'CGI Conjures Fur, Feathers and Fabric for Disney Junior's 'Muppet Babies'". Variety. Archived from the original on April 27, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
  2. ^ Bentley, Rick (March 23, 2018). "'Matt Danner happy to speak for new version of Muppet Babies'". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on April 21, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
  3. ^ Lee, Giacomo (November 20, 2018). "A 3D spin on The Muppets captures the spirit of Jim Henson for a new generation". Digital Arts. Archived from the original on April 21, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
  4. ^ Wolfe, Jennifer (January 19, 2015). "Matt Danner to Lead Free Storyboarding Workshop". Animation World Magazine Arts. Archived from the original on April 21, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
  5. ^ "31st Annie Awards". Annie Awards. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved April 20, 2019.