Eric Darnell

Biography

Eric Darnell (born August 21, 1961) is an American animator, storyboard artist, director, writer, songwriter and occasional voice actor best known for the Madagascar saga. He now works for Baobab Studio.

Career Overview

Eric Darnell has 34 screen credits in a career dating back to 1992. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Madagascar with 5 titles. Signature works include Madagascar, Penguins of Madagascar, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Directing
Gender: male
Known Credits: 34
Birth Date: 1961-08-21 00:00:00
Birth Place: Prairie Village, Kansas, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

Madagascar (5 titles)
Penguins of Madagascar Films (2 titles)
Antz (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Andy Richter (4 collaborations)
Tom McGrath (4 collaborations)
Christopher Knights (4 collaborations)
Chris Miller (4 collaborations)
Conrad Vernon (4 collaborations)
Ben Stiller (3 collaborations)
Chris Rock (3 collaborations)
David Schwimmer (3 collaborations)
Jada Pinkett Smith (3 collaborations)
Sacha Baron Cohen (3 collaborations)

Credits

production (3 credits)
- Namoo
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2021
- Jack (Part 1)
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2018
- Penguins of Madagascar
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2014
writing (11 credits)
- Baba Yaga
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2021
- Bonfire
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2019
- Crow: The Legend
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2018
- All Hail King Julien: Exiled
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  - The Day Before Tomorrow (2017) ... characters writing
  
  - The Day After Yesterday (2017) ... characters writing
  
  - Out of the Foosa Pen and into the Fire (2017) ... characters writing
  
  - For Whom the Bell Gods Toll (2017) ... characters writing
  
  - I Am Fartacus (2017) ... characters writing
  
  2017
- All Hail King Julien
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  - The End Is Here (2017) ... characters writing
  
  - The End Is Near (2017) ... characters writing
  
  - Lord of the Fruit Flies (2017) ... characters writing
  
  - King Julien Is Watching You (2017) ... characters writing
  
  - Karl-Mageddon (2017) ... characters writing
  
  2014
- The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Special Delivery
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2014
- Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2012
- Merry Madagascar
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2009
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2008
- Madagascar
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2005
- Big Smoke
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1993
directing (12 credits)
- Baba Yaga
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2021
- Bonfire
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2019
- Crow: The Legend
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2018
- Asteroids!
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2017
- Invasion!
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2016
- Penguins of Madagascar
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2014
- Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2012
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2008
- Madagascar
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2005
- Antz
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1998
- Big Smoke
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1993
- Gas Planet
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1992
crew (2 credits)
- Baba Yaga
  
  cinematography
  
  crew
  
  2021
- The Penguins of Madagascar
  
  creator
  
  crew
  
  2009
creators (2 credits)
- All Hail King Julien
  
  creator
  
  creators
  
  2014
- The Penguins of Madagascar
  
  creator
  
  creators
  
  2008
actors (3 credits)
- Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
  Comandante / Zoo Official / Zoo Announcer (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
  Joe the Witch Doctor / Poacher #2 (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- Madagascar
  Zoo Announcer / Lemur #1 / Fossa / Subway Car Announcer (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
visual effects (1 credits)
- Gas Planet
  
  animation
  
  visual effects
  
  1992