Jennifer Lee

Filmmaker and director of Frozen

Jennifer Lee - Filmmaker and director of Frozen
Born

October 22nd, 1971
53 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent filmmaker and director, significant contributions include writing and directing the animated film Frozen, which achieved remarkable success at the box office and received critical acclaim. The film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and captured the attention of global audiences. In addition, served as Chief Creative Officer at Walt Disney Animation Studios, leading the creative direction of various projects. Lee also co-directed the sequel Frozen II, which continued the storylines and themes established in the original film, further solidifying the franchise's popularity.

Directed and co-wrote Frozen

Directed Frozen II

Served as Chief Creative Officer at Disney

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