Dan Scanlon, 1976
Writers · June 21, 1976
Dan Scanlon
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Dan Scanlon is 50 years old, born June 21, 1976 in United States · Cancer.
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About
Dan Scanlon directed two Pixar films that defined a generation of animated storytelling. Born June 21, 1976, in the US, the filmmaker and storyboard artist helmed Monsters University and Onward, the latter earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature. As a Cancer, Scanlon channels emotional depth into character-driven narratives.
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Biography
Dan Scanlon is an American filmmaker, storyboard artist, and animator. Born June 21, 1976, he rose to prominence directing Pixar's Monsters University in 2013 and Onward in 2020. Onward's critical acclaim led to a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, cementing Scanlon's status as a major voice in animated cinema. Screenwriters and animators typically work across multiple disciplines—storyboarding, character design, voice direction, and post-production oversight—to realize their vision. Scanlon's work spans these roles, blending technical craft with emotional storytelling. His life-path number is 5, associated with adaptability and creative reinvention—fitting for a director who pivots between university comedy and fantasy-adventure frameworks. As a Cancer born in mid-June, he gravitates toward intimate, family-centered narratives that explore vulnerability and belonging.
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Trivia
- Directed Monsters University, Pixar's prequel to the 2001 original Monsters, Inc.
- Onward earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature
- Works as a storyboard artist and animator in addition to directing
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Dan Scanlon reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
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Frequently asked
- How old is Dan Scanlon?
- Dan Scanlon is 50 years old (born June 21, 1976).
- When is Dan Scanlon's birthday?
- Dan Scanlon was born on June 21, 1976.
- What is Dan Scanlon's zodiac sign?
- Dan Scanlon is a Cancer, born June 21, 1976.
- What is Dan Scanlon's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Dan Scanlon was born in 1976, the year of the Fire Dragon.
- Where is Dan Scanlon from?
- Dan Scanlon is from United States.
- What does Dan Scanlon do?
- Dan Scanlon is a writer.
- Is Dan Scanlon still alive?
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