Lino DiSalvo
| Lino DiSalvo | |
|---|---|
 Lino DiSalvo with Peter Del Vecho and Chris Buck at the VES Awards | |
| Born |
June 5, 1974 Brooklyn, NY |
| Alma mater | Vancouver Film School |
| Occupation | Film Director, Animator |
| Known for | Frozen, Tangled, Bolt, Chicken Little |
| Spouse(s) | Rosanna Rizzuto-DiSalvo |
| Children | Everett DiSalvo |
Lino DiSalvo, is an American animator and film director. In February 2016, Lino signed on to develop and direct the upcoming Playmobil movie. The animated feature will be produced by ON Animation, known for The Little Prince (2015 film), and is set to release at the end of 2018. [1] Previously, he is known for serving as Head of Animation on Academy Award for Best Animated Feature winning film Frozen.[2]
DiSalvo graduated from Vancouver Film School and immediately began working for Walt Disney Animation Studios at the age of 23. [3] Before Frozen, Lino worked as an animator on films like Meet the Robinsons, Chicken Little (2005 film), and as an animating supervisor on feature films, Bolt (2008 film) and Tangled,[4] where he was most involved in the animating of character Flynn Rider.[5]
After 16 years at Disney, [3] DiSalvo was tapped by Paramount Animation as its Creative Director and director of a new animated feature film. [6]
DiSalvo, born in Brooklyn, New York considers himself an aficionado of Jim Henson's Muppets. He was first inspired to pursue animation after seeing The Lion King on the big screen in 1994. He now lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Rosanna, and their son Everett. [3]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Animator | Actor | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Inspector Gadget | Yes | ||||
| 2000 | 102 Dalmatians | Yes | ||||
| 2002 | Reign of Fire | Yes | ||||
| 2003 | Kangaroo Jack | Yes | ||||
| 2005 | Chicken Little | Yes | ||||
| 2007 | Meet the Robinsons | Yes | ||||
| 2008 | Bolt | Yes | Yes | Supervising Animator | Voice of Vinnie | |
| 2009 | Prep & Landing | Yes | Yes | Supervising Animator | Voice of Gristletoe Joe | |
| 2010 | Tangled | Yes | Supervising Animator | |||
| 2011 | Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice | Yes | Animation Supervisor | |||
| 2013 | Frozen | Yes | Head of Animation | |||
| 2018 | Playmobil: Robers, Thieves & Rebels | Yes | ||||
References
- ↑ Elsa Keslassy,John Hopewell. "Playmobil Movie Finds Director in Lino Di Salvo - Variety". Variety.
- ↑ "Oscar Winners 2015: The Complete List - 86th Academy Awards". Oscar.com.
- 1 2 3 "Lino DiSalvo". IMDb.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (27 June 2014). "Paramount Nabs 'Frozen' Animator Lino DiSalvo from Disney". Variety. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ Interview with Lino di Salvo, Animation Supervisor, Walt Disney Animation Studios 1/2. 9 September 2011 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Amidi, Amid (28 June 2014). "Paramount Snatches 'Frozen' Head of Animation Lino DiSalvo". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 8 February 2016.