Walt Dohrn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Walter Dohrn
December 5, 1970 |
| Alma mater | CalArts |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
| Employer | DreamWorks Animation (2002–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Suvi Booth |
| Children | 3 |
Walter Dohrn (born December 5, 1970) is a talented American artist. He works as a writer, director, animator, musician, and actor. You might know his voice as Rumpelstiltskin from the movie Shrek Forever After (2010). He also voiced other characters in Shrek the Third (2007).
Walt Dohrn helped direct the popular film Trolls (2016). He then directed its sequels, Trolls World Tour and Trolls Band Together. He also voices several fun characters in the Trolls movies. He is currently directing Shrek 5, which is expected in 2026. Before his work on these big movies, Dohrn also worked on SpongeBob SquarePants. He was a writer, director, and storyboard director for parts of Season 2 and Season 3. In 2020, he made a special agreement to work with DreamWorks Animation.
Walt Dohrn's Movies
Walt Dohrn has worked on many animated films. He has been a director, writer, and voice actor. Here are some of the movies he has helped create:
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | Shrek 2 | Rumpelstiltskin (deleted scene) | Also helped with the story and writing |
| 2005 | Madagascar | Helped with the story | |
| 2007 | Shrek the Third | Van Student, Xavier, Principal Pynchley, Nanny Dwarf, Evil Knight, Singing Villain | Also helped with the story and screenplay |
| 2010 | Shrek Forever After | Rumpelstiltskin, Priest, Krekraw | Was the head of the story team |
| 2010 | Donkey's Caroling Christmas-tacular | Rumpelstiltskin | Wrote and directed this short film |
| 2014 | Mr. Peabody & Sherman | Spartacus | Was the head of the story team |
| 2016 | Trolls | Smidge, Fuzzbert, Cloud Guy, Mr. Dinkles, Tunnel Troll, Wedgie Bergen #2 | Co-director of the film |
| 2020 | Trolls World Tour | Smidge, Cloud Guy, King Peppy, Fuzzbert, Metal Mr. Dinkles, Announcer, Country Troll Baby, Country Troll Farmer | Directed the film |
| 2023 | Trolls Band Together | Cloud Guy, King Peppy, Interdimensional Hustle Traveler | Directed the film |
| 2026 | Shrek 5 | Directing this upcoming film |
Walt Dohrn's TV Shows
Walt Dohrn has also contributed to several television shows. He often worked behind the scenes as a writer or storyboard artist. He also lent his voice to characters in some shows.
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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| 2000–2002 | SpongeBob SquarePants | Writer, director, and storyboard director for Season 2 | |
| 2001–03 | Dexter's Laboratory | Helped with the story, writing, and storyboards | |
| 2018 | Trolls: The Beat Goes On! | Cloud Guy, Fuzzbert | Voice actor for these characters |
| 2020 | Trolls: TrollsTopia | Cloud Guy | Voice actor for Cloud Guy |
Walt Dohrn's Video Games
Walt Dohrn has also been involved in video games. He helped create one game and voiced a character in another.
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 1997 | Nightmare Ned | Director, art director, and animation director |
| 2010 | Shrek Forever After | Voiced Rumpelstiltskin in the game |
See also
In Spanish: Walt Dohrn para niños
