Wallace Wolodarsky
Wallace Wolodarsky, also billed as Wally Wolodarsky, is an American screenwriter, television producer, film director, and actor known for being one of the writers for The Simpsons during the first four seasons with his writing partner Jay Kogen. He is also known for his work on films like Monsters vs. Aliens, Infinitely Polar Bear, A Dog’s Purpose, and Trolls World Tour alongside his wife Maya Forbes.
Also recorded as Wally Wolodarsky · Marc Wallace
Wallace Wolodarsky
- Name
- Wallace Wolodarsky
- Occupation
- Screenwriter, actor, film director, producer
- Born
- 1963. · United States.
- Nationality
- United States.
- Fields
- film production.
- Honours
- Emmy Award.
- Languages
- English.
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Wallace Wolodarsky, also billed as Wally Wolodarsky, is an American screenwriter, television producer, film director, and actor known for being one of the writers for The Simpsons during the first four seasons with his writing partner Jay Kogen. He is also known for his work on films like Monsters vs. Aliens, Infinitely Polar Bear, A Dog’s Purpose, and Trolls World Tour alongside his wife Maya Forbes.
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Wallace Wolodarsky (born 1963) is an actor, director and film director, among other activities, of American nationality. The actor was born in United States. Activity centred on film production.
Languages used include English. Honours include Emmy Award.
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Wallace Wolodarsky • Occupation — Screenwriter, actor, film director, producer • Years Active — 1989–present • Other Names — Wally Wolodarsky • Children — 3 • Relatives — China Forbes (sister-in-law)
Career
Career
Wolodarsky has starred in and directed several films. He has acted in multiple Wes Anderson films (Rushmore, The Darjeeling Limited, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Grand Budapest Hotel and The French Dispatch) as well as several other films (A Dog's Purpose, Seeing Other People and The Polka King.)
Personal life
Personal life
Wolodarsky has three children. His wife, Maya Forbes, is the sister of singer China Forbes. Wolodarsky is Jewish.
Filmography
Filmography
• Title — Year — Credited as — Notes • |Director — | Writer — | Producer — | Actor — | Role • 1988–1990 — The Tracey Ullman Show • 1990–1993 — The Simpsons • 1991 — Sibs • 1995 — Coldblooded • 1998 — Rushmore — Referee • 1999–2000 — The Oblongs • 2001 — The Kennedys • 2002 — Sorority Boys • 2003 — The Ortegas • 2004 — Seeing Other People — Salesman • 2007 — The Darjeeling Limited — Brendan • 2008 — The Rocker • 2009 — Monsters vs. Aliens • 2009 — Fantastic Mr. Fox — Kylie (voice) • 2012 — Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days • 2014 — Infinitely Polar Bear — Peter • 2014 — The Grand Budapest Hotel — M. Georges • 2016 — American Crime Story • 2017 — A Dog's Purpose • 2017 — The Polka King — Vince • 2019 — A Dog's Journey • 2020 — Trolls World Tour • 2021 — The French Dispatch — Cheery Writer • 2021 — The Good House
The Simpsons episodes
The Simpsons episodes
He co-wrote the following Simpsons episodes: • "Homer's Odyssey" • "Krusty Gets Busted" • "Treehouse of Horror" • "Bart the Daredevil" • "Old Money" • "Like Father, Like Clown" • "Lisa the Greek" • "Bart's Friend Falls in Love" • "Treehouse of Horror III" • "Last Exit to Springfield" The recurring Simpsons character Otto Mann was modeled on Wolodarsky's appearance.
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Wally Wolodarsky and Marc Wallace. His recorded language was English. He married Maya Forbes.
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- 1.Maria Semple Interviews China Forbes of Pink Martini
- 2.Cornwell, Jane. The Pink Martini girl gets serious. Telegraph. 24 Apr 2008.
- 3.Goodale, Gloria. Fall TV preview. The Christian Science Monitor. September 12, 2013.
- 4.20th Century Fox. The Simpsons season 1 DVD commentary for the episode "Homer's Odyssey". 2001.
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