Eric Darnell

American animator, director, screenwriter, songwriter, and occasional voice actor
Person human Q2630467
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Eric Darnell

Summary

Eric Darnell is a human[1]. Born in Prairie Village[2], he… he was born on August 21, 1961[3]. He worked as a film director[4], animator[5], screenwriter[6], voice actor[7], and film producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (325 views/month, #6,972 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Prairie Village[2], Eric Darnell…
  • Eric Darnell was born on August 21, 1961[3].
  • Eric Darnell was born on 1960[10].
  • Eric Darnell held citizenship in United States[11].
  • English was Eric Darnell's native language[12].
  • Eric Darnell's professions included film director[4].
  • Eric Darnell's professions included animator[5].
  • Eric Darnell worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Eric Darnell's professions included voice actor[7].
  • Eric Darnell worked as a film producer[8].
  • Eric Darnell worked as an actor[13].
  • Eric Darnell's field of work was animated film[14].
  • Eric Darnell was educated at California Institute of the Arts[15].
  • Eric Darnell's education included a stint at University of Colorado Boulder[16].
  • Eric Darnell's education included a stint at Shawnee Mission East High School[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Eric Darnell is Antz[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Eric Darnell is Madagascar[19].
  • Eric Darnell is recorded as male[20].
  • Eric Darnell's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Eric Darnell's Commons category is recorded as Eric Darnell[22].
  • Eric Darnell's residence is recorded as Q988721[23].
  • Eric Darnell's family name is recorded as Darnell[24].
  • Eric Darnell's given name is recorded as Eric[25].
  • Eric Darnell's work location is recorded as United States[26].
  • Eric Darnell studied under Jules Engel[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Eric Darnell was born in Prairie Village[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 21, 1961[3] and 1960[10]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at California Institute of the Arts[15], an art academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1961[30]; University of Colorado Boulder[16], a public university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1876[33]; and Shawnee Mission East High School[17], a high school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1958[36]. Eric Darnell studied under Jules Engel[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], animator[5], screenwriter[6], voice actor[7], film producer[8], and actor[13]. Eric Darnell's field of work was animated film[14].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Antz[18], an animated film[37] and Madagascar[19], a media franchise[38].

Why It Matters

Eric Darnell ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (325 views/month, #6,972 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Eric Darnell born?

Eric Darnell's place of birth was Prairie Village[2].

What did Eric Darnell do for work?

Eric Darnell worked as film director[4], animator[5], screenwriter[6], voice actor[7], and film producer[8].

Where did Eric Darnell go to school?

Eric Darnell was educated at California Institute of the Arts[15], University of Colorado Boulder[16], and Shawnee Mission East High School[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 14
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'ca', 'ckb', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'fa', 'fr', 'id', 'it', 'nl', 'pt',
    Date of birth → +1961-08-21T00:00:00Z, +1960-00-00T00:00:00Z
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  2. 19d ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Kinobaza person id → eric-darnell
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  3. 4w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id → 809156
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  5. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Prairie Village
    Educated at → California Institute of the Arts, University of Colorado Boulder, Shawnee Mission East High School
    Aliases → —
    Notable work → Antz, Madagascar
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