Tim Johnson

Tim Johnson studied at Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences and Northwestern University. The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is film production. Places of work recorded in the authority are United States. Employment is recorded with DreamWorks Animation and Warner Bros. Works named in the authority record are Antz, Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas, Over the Hedge and Home. Distinctions recorded are Annie Award.

• Name — Tim Johnson • Born — 27 August 1961 • Birthplace — Chicago, Illinois, U.S.[2] • Occupation — Animator, storyboard artist, film director, film producer, television director • Employer — DreamWorks Animation (1996–2019) • Education — Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences[3] • Notable Works — Antz Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas Over the Hedge Home • Years Active — 1985–present

Johnson was born in Chicago, Illinois. He studied at Northwestern University where he earned a BA in English Literature. He also produced two animated films; both of which earned Richter Grant Organization Awards. Upon graduating, he worked for two years as a freelance animator and director. His introduction to computer animation came in 1985 while he worked on the staff at Post Effects in Chicago. He later joined Pacific Data Images in 1988 and two years later co-founded the studio's Character Animation Group.[4] He also directed the first CG Pillsbury Doughboy commercial. Johnson won two Annie awards on Antz and Over the Hedge, an Audience Award on Over the Hedge, and a Grand Prize for The Simpsons "Treehouse of Horror VI". While at DreamWorks Animation, he also directed Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas, Home, and the Christmas television special Kung Fu Panda Holiday,[5][6] and additionally served as executive producer for How to Train Your Dragon and Abominable.

• Year — Title — Role • 1995 — The Simpsons's Treehouse of Horror VI — Computer animation director • 2010 — Kung Fu Panda Holiday — Director • 2019 — How To Train Your Dragon: Homecoming — Director[9]