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Howy Parkins

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Howy Parkins
Born (1965-11-01) November 1, 1965 (age 58)
EducationSheridan College Trafalgar Road Campus
Occupations
  • Film director
  • animation director
  • layout artist
Years active1996–present
EmployerWalt Disney Animation Studios
Awards

Howard Jerome "Howy" Parkins (born November 1, 1965) is an American animator and director.[1] He is known for directing the animated television series The Lion Guard, Jake and the Never Land Pirates, and Lloyd in Space.[2][3]

Career[edit]

Parkins started his career as a layout artist in some of his works, including The Care Bears Movie, Punky Brewster, and Star Wars: Ewoks.[4][5]

In 1996, Parkins directed the television series Hey Arnold! for Nickelodeon Animation Studio. In 2006, he worked as a director for Disney's The Emperor's New School and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.[6][7][8]

Filmography[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Lion Guard animator will dish on Disney's style at YMA conference". Kidscreen. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  2. ^ Galas, Marj (19 November 2015). "Animation Veteran Ford Riley Gives Eco-Spin to Disney Channel's 'Lion Guard'". Variety. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Season 3 of Disney's 'Jake' Takes Off in Jan". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Howy Parkins". LightBox Expo 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Say Howy to the man behind Disney's The Lion Guard – brioux.tv". 10 June 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  6. ^ Girl, Not A. Gossip (30 December 2013). "What to Watch: Kids Will Be Excited to See the New Season of "Jake and the Never Land Pirates" Debuts Friday Plus New Online Game #DisneyJunior". RCR News Media. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Simpsons animator called Caledon home". Caledon Enterprise. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  8. ^ Reif, Alex (29 October 2023). "LightBox Expo Recap: "From Pitch to Premiere: Developing a New Series" with "Hailey's on It!" and "Kiff"". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved 11 June 2024.

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