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David Silverman

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David Silverman is an American animator and director best known for his extensive work on the animated television series The Simpsons. He was the first person to animate the Simpson family for The Tracey Ullman Show shorts and served as a supervising director for the original series when it debuted in 1989. Silverman directed The Simpsons Movie in 2007 and has been responsible for establishing many of the show's foundational character animation rules. He also contributed to animation for Pixar, including work on the film Monsters, Inc.

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What was David Silverman's role in The Simpsons?

David Silverman was the first person to animate the Simpson family for The Tracey Ullman Show shorts. He later served as a supervising director for the original The Simpsons television series.

Did David Silverman direct The Simpsons Movie?

Yes. Silverman directed The Simpsons Movie, released in 2007.

What is David Silverman's connection to The Tracey Ullman Show?

He was the first person to animate the Simpson family in the show's original shorts. Those shorts preceded The Simpsons series and helped establish the television version of the characters.

Did David Silverman work outside The Simpsons?

Yes. He was a co-director of Pixar's Monsters, Inc. alongside Pete Docter and Lee Unkrich, released in 2001.