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David Silverman is an American animator best known for directing 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. He also did the animation for the 2016 film, The Edge of Seventeen, which was produced by Gracie Films.
Born
Friday, 15 March 1957
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Werewolf by Night | The Flaming Tuba | 2022 |
| Director by Night | Self | 2022 |
| Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now! | Self - Director and Producer, "The Simpsons" / Self - Director and Producer, The Simpsons | 2021 |
| Extinct | Cyclops / Donut Store Clerk (voice) / Donut Store Clerk | 2021 |
| Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story | Self | 2020 |
| Animation Outlaws | Self / Himself | 2019 |
| Greatest Animated Movies | Self | 2016 |
| The Oscars | Self - Nominee | 2013 |
| House of Lies | David Silverman | 2012 |
| Adventures in Plymptoons! | Self / Himself | 2011 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Werewolf by Night | The Flaming Tuba | 2022 |
| Director by Night | Self | 2022 |
| Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now! | Self - Director and Producer, "The Simpsons" / Self - Director and Producer, The Simpsons | 2021 |
| Extinct | Cyclops / Donut Store Clerk (voice) / Donut Store Clerk | 2021 |
| Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story | Self | 2020 |
| Animation Outlaws | Self / Himself | 2019 |
| Greatest Animated Movies | Self | 2016 |
| The Oscars | Self - Nominee | 2013 |
| House of Lies | David Silverman | 2012 |
| Adventures in Plymptoons! | Self / Himself | 2011 |
| The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special: In 3-D! On Ice! | Self | 2010 |
| Monsters, Inc. | Additional Voices | 2001 |
| Eek! The Cat | John Heap (segment "Klutter") / John Heap | 1992 |
| To Tell the Truth | Self - Animation Director | 1990 |
| The Simpsons | David Silverman / Self | 1989 |
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Maggie Simpson in Rogue Not Quite One | 2023 |
| The Simpsons: Welcome to the Club | 2022 |
| When Billie Met Lisa | 2022 |
| The Simpsons in Plusaversary | 2021 |
| The Good, the Bart, and the Loki | 2021 |
| Extinct | 2021 |
| The Longest Daycare | 2012 |
| The Simpsons Movie | 2007 |
| Monsters, Inc. | 2001 |
| The Simpsons | 1989 |
| The Jeffersons | 1975 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| The Pink Panther | 2023 |
| Duncanville | 2020 |
| Super Slackers | 2018 |
| X-Men: Evolution | 2000 |
| The Simpsons | 1989 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2021 | Emmy | Outstanding Short Form Animated Program | Nominated |
| 2013 | Oscar | Best Short Film, Animated | Nominated |
| 2006 | Emmy | Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour) | Won |
| 2005 | Emmy | Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour) | Nominated |
| 2002 | Emmy | Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour) | Nominated |
| 1997 | Emmy | Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less) | Won |
| 1996 | Emmy | Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less) | Nominated |
| 1995 | Emmy | Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less) | Won |
| 1992 | Emmy | Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less) | Nominated |
| 1990 | Emmy | Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less) | Won |
| 1990 | Emmy | Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less) | Nominated |
