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Cody Cameron
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Cameron at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con
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Cody William Cameron
October 12, 1970 |
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| Years active | 1990s—present |
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Notable work
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Open Season Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 Shrek |
| Spouse(s) | Rainbow Underhill |
Cody William Cameron, born on October 12, 1970, is an American voice actor, film director, and storyboard artist. He is well-known for directing the movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. Cody has also lent his voice to many popular animated characters. These include Pinocchio and the Three Little Pigs in the Shrek movies. He also voiced Mr. Weenie in the Open Season film series.
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Cody Cameron's Creative Journey
Cody Cameron studied animation at a special school called CalArts. This is where many talented artists learn how to create animated films. He began his career at DreamWorks Animation, a famous animation studio. There, he helped write dialogue and create storyboards for several big movies. These included the Shrek movies, Shark Tale, and Madagascar. Storyboarding is like drawing a comic book version of the movie before it's made. It helps everyone see how the scenes will look.
Directing and Voice Acting Adventures
In 2004, Cody Cameron moved to another animation studio, Sony Pictures Animation. He continued to work as a storyboard artist on films like Surf's Up. He also wrote and directed a short film called The ChubbChubbs Save Xmas. This short film was a follow-up to another animated short, The ChubbChubbs!.
Cody also became the voice of Mr. Weenie in the Open Season movies. He even directed Open Season 3. In 2013, he teamed up with Kris Pearn to direct his first big movie for cinemas, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. This movie was a big hit with audiences.
Cody Cameron's Life Outside Work
Cody Cameron married Rainbow Underhill in 2023. He also has children. Besides his work in animation, Cody enjoys music and has been part of several bands.
Cody Cameron's Film Work
Cody Cameron has worked on many animated films and shorts. He has contributed as a voice actor, director, writer, and storyboard artist.
Movies and Voice Roles
| Year | Title | Voice Role | Notes |
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| 2000 | Chicken Run | Additional story | |
| 2001 | Shrek | Pinocchio and the 3 Little Pigs | Story artist Additional dialogue |
| Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party | |||
| Morto the Magician | Special thanks | ||
| 2003 | Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas | Additional Storyboard artist | |
| Shrek 4D | Pinocchio and the 3 Little Pigs | ||
| 2004 | Shrek 2 | Additional dialogue | |
| Far Far Away Idol | |||
| Shark Tale | Additional storyboard artist | ||
| 2005 | Madagascar | Willie | Additional storyboard artist |
| 2006 | Open Season | Mr. Weenie | |
| Boog and Elliot's Midnight Bun Run | |||
| 2007 | Surf's Up | Story artist | |
| Shrek the Third | Pinocchio, an Ogre Baby and the 3 Little Pigs | Additional dialogue and story artist | |
| Shrek the Halls | Pinocchio and the 3 Little Pigs | ||
| The ChubbChubbs Save Xmas | Elf and Aliens | Director and writer | |
| 2008 | Open Season 2 | Mr. Weenie | |
| 2009 | Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs | Additional voices | Story artist |
| 2010 | Open Season 3 | Mr. Weenie, Nate and a Distinctive Dog | Director |
| Shrek Forever After | Pinocchio and the 3 Little Pigs | ||
| Scared Shrekless | |||
| Donkey's Caroling Christmas-tacular | |||
| 2011 | Thriller Night | ||
| The Pig Who Cried Werewolf | Horst | ||
| 2013 | Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 | Barry the Strawberry and the Dill Pickles | Director |
| 2018 | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse | Story artist | |
| 2022 | Puss in Boots: The Last Wish | Pinocchio | Additional story artist |
| 2026 | Shrek 5 | Pinocchio |
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