Birthday:
10-10-1963
(61 years)
Birthplace:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography
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Alan Smart (born October 10, 1963) is a retired animator and animation director best known for his work as the supervising director on SpongeBob SquarePants, which he has been involved with since the pilot, and as assistant director and layout artist on the Simpsons (he has also received credit as a director in the season three episode, "Flaming Moe's").
He has done animation for the Nicktoons CatDog, Hey Arnold, Rocko's Modern Life, Ren and Stimpy, and Sanjay and Craig and on five animated films: The Little Mermaid, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: Sponge Out of Water, Oliver & Company and The Chipmunk Adventure.
Alan Smart also worked on the pilot episode of Family Dog, as an animation director on Clone High and the first season of Rugrats.
Alan Smart (born October 10, 1963) is a retired animator and animation director best known for his work as the supervising director on SpongeBob SquarePants, which he has been involved with since the pilot, and as assistant director and layout artist on the Simpsons (he has also received credit as a director in the season three episode, "Flaming Moe's").
He has done animation for the Nicktoons CatDog, Hey Arnold, Rocko's Modern Life, Ren and Stimpy, and Sanjay and Craig and on five animated films: The Little Mermaid, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: Sponge Out of Water, Oliver & Company and The Chipmunk Adventure.
Alan Smart also worked on the pilot episode of Family Dog, as an animation director on Clone High and the first season of Rugrats.
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Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants
Act like Self
event2009 star_border 10
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Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the SpongeBob SquarePants. The documentary chronicles the beloved character's journey to international pop culture icon status and showcases the series' around the world.
My Life with Morrissey
Act like Stan
event2003 star_border 7
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Morrissey's biggest fan spends her evenings hanging out at Los Angeles bars where he's rumoured to hang out. After she finally meets him, she then becomes obsessed with what their life together is going to be like.
The Chipmunk Adventure
Animation
event1987 star_border 6.8
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The Chipmunks and the Chipettes go head to head in a hot air balloon race, and the winner gets $10,000. Unbeknownst to the participants, the "race" is actually a diamond smuggling ring!
Box-Office Bunny
Animation
event1990 star_border 5.8
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Bugs Bunny partakes of the multiplex cinema that has been instantly built over his hole over the objection of usher Elmer Fudd.
The Little Mermaid
Animation
event1989 star_border 7.4
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This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. Memorable songs and characters -- including the villainous sea witch Ursula.
Oliver & Company
Other
event1988 star_border 6.7
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This animated take on Oliver Twist re-imagines Oliver as an adorable orphaned kitten who struggles to survive in New York City and falls in with a band of canine criminals led by an evil human. First, Oliver meets Dodger, a carefree mutt with street savoir faire. But when Oliver meets wealthy Jenny on one of the gang's thieving missions, his life changes forever.
Technological Threat
Character Designer
event1988 star_border 5.8
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Human fear of technology is portrayed in this very amusing futuristic parody. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.
Recycle Rex
Other
event1993 star_border 5.4
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A group of '90s-looking anthropomorphic dinosaur kids must come up with a way to get rid of their trash without just throwing it away or their favorite playfield will be turned into a landfill. One of them, Recycle Rex, has an idea.
Ed, Edd n Eddy's Big Picture Show
Animation Director
event2009 star_border 7.4
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When a scam goes horribly wrong and leaves the neighborhood kids furious, the Eds embark on a journey to find Eddy's brother in the "Ed, Edd, n Eddy" series finale.
SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis
Director
event2007 star_border 6.7
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SpongeBob and his pals are on the ultimate underwater adventure in SpongeBob SquarePants: Atlantis SquarePantis! Join them as they travel to Atlantis in search of "The Oldest Living Bubble" and other whacky adventures filled with outrageous fun!
SpongeBob SquarePants: Where's Gary?
Director
event2005 star_border 8
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SpongeBob's pet snail Gary runs away from home after feeling neglect from the distracted pet owner. After realizing his mistakes, SpongeBob and his best pal, Patrick, set out to search and find his adored pet snail and bring him back to his pineapple home.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Legends of Bikini Bottom
Director
event2011 star_border 8.7
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Gather round for a spine-tingling adventure (if you have a spine, that is) unlike any you've ever seen before! Hang on as SpongeBob, Patrick, and the rest of their Bikini Bottom friends dive into SpongeBob's Legends of Bikini Bottom. You'll squirm when Patrick and SpongeBob find themselves held prisoner by a backward gang, SpongeBob and pals look for a way out of the Bikini Bottom Triangle, and an evil hag curses the Krusty Krab! Then laugh when Patrick finds he has lots in common with a monster that invades town, join SpongeBob and Patrick on their search for a drain that once destroyed the city, and brace yourself for a volcanic eruption that brings an ancient warrior with dire predictions to Bikini Bottom! Six legends, one swell adventure: Legends of Bikini Bottom.
The Great Patty Caper
Director
event2010 star_border 5
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Tired of Plankton always trying to steal his Krabby Patty recipe, Mr. Krabs sends it to be safely stored in a bank in Way Far-Out Townville on the other side of the ocean. But now he can't remember what goes into making the perfect patty! SpongeBob and Patrick get on a train to retrieve the Krabby Patty recipe-and so does Plankton! Will our heroic duo get to the recipe before Plankton does? Find out in this full-length action-packed story!
Hey Arnold!
Director (2 ep.)
event1996 star_border 8
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The daily life of Arnold--a fourth-grader with a wild imagination, street smarts and a head shaped like a football.
The Critic
Director (3 ep.)
event1994 star_border 7.3
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The Critic is an American prime time animated series created by writing partners Al Jean and Mike Reiss, who had previously worked as writers and showrunners on The Simpsons. The show follows the life of a 36-year-old film critic from New York named Jay Sherman, voiced by Jon Lovitz. 23 episodes were produced, first broadcast on ABC in 1994 and finishing its original run on Fox in 1995.
CatDog
Director (15 ep.)
event1998 star_border 7
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The life and times of a cat and a dog with a unique twist: they're connected, literally. They share one body with a Dog's head at one end and Cat's head on the other. Adding to their dilemma is Cat's annoyance with Dog, mainly caused by Dog's stupidity and Cat's up-tight personality. Characters: Cat - Cat is the smarter one of the two brothers, and is always hatching some kind of plot to get his brother to calm down, so that Cat doesn't get beat around and hurt. Even though most of these plots involve messing with Dog's feeble mind, they often backfire on Cat, much to his dismay. It may not show all the time but, he deeply loves, and cares for his brother Dog. Dog - Dog is the more lovable of the two brothers, Dog loves to play and party and play some more, he loves baseball and playing fetch with frisbees, balls, sticks, etc, He is very friendly, and happy, but does have a breaking point. He's very sensitive, and if he fails at something he feels horrible, and worthless
The Simpsons
Director (1 ep.)
event1989 star_border 8
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Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
SpongeBob SquarePants
Animation Director (5 ep.)
event1999 star_border 7.7
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Deep down in the Pacific Ocean in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom lives a square yellow sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, loves his job as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, and has a knack for getting into all kinds of trouble without really trying. When he's not getting on the nerves of his cranky next door neighbor Squidward, SpongeBob can usually be found smack in the middle of all sorts of strange situations with his best buddy, the simple yet lovable starfish, Patrick, or his thrill-seeking surfer-girl squirrel pal, Sandy Cheeks.
Nightmare Ned
Director (6 ep.)
event1997 star_border 6.7
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Nightmare Ned is a short-lived animated television series. Based on an eponymous video game the show focuses on the life of Ned Needlemeyer, a 10-year-old boy that deals with his daily problems through dark, quirky nightmares.
Clone High
Animation Director (13 ep.)
event2002 star_border 7.4
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A group of high-school teens are the products of government employees' secret experiment. They are the genetic clones of famous historical figures who have been dug up, re-created anew. Joan of Arc, Cleopatra, JFK, Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln and more are juxtaposed as teenagers dealing with teen issues in the 20th century.
Amazing Stories
Animation (1 ep.)
event1985 star_border 7.5
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A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven Spielberg with guest appearances by many famous actors, actresses, and directors.
Bobby's World
Other (1 ep.)
event1990 star_border 6.9
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Bobby Generic lives in a typical suburban neighborhood and uses his overactive imagination to discover a world of daring adventure, incredible wonder and lots of laughs — all in pint-sized perspective.
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