Matt O'Callaghan


Biography

Matthew O'Callaghan is the man behind the magic of some of the most beloved animated classic films and television programs. After his time as a student in the character animation program at the California Institute of the Arts, he landed a job at the perfect place for an aspiring animator: Disney. There he worked as on classics such as "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" and "The Little Mermaid S...

Biography

Matthew O'Callaghan is the man behind the magic of some of the most beloved animated classic films and television programs. After his time as a student in the character animation program at the California Institute of the Arts, he landed a job at the perfect place for an aspiring animator: Disney. There he worked as on classics such as "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" and "The Little Mermaid Soon after, O'Callaghan expanded his job from animator to writer and director in the animated short "The Itsy Bitsy Spider," which featured Jim Carrey and Thora Birch, before moving to the itsy bitsy screen--television. In 1995, he teamed up with popular comedian Louie Anderson to create the animated series "Life With Louie." For his work on the show, O'Callaghan was credited as co-creator, director and animator. After "Life With Louie" ended in 1998, he returned to animated shorts and feature films, most notably directing 2006's "Curious George," fronted by voice stars Will Ferrell and Drew Barrymore, and the 2008 sequel, "Open Season 2." Due to decades of work in family entertainment, O'Callaghan has been trusted to recreate iconic characters including Tweety Bird and Sylvester, and of course, the one and only Mickey Mouse.

Filmography

 

Director (Feature Film)

Open Season 2 (2009)
Director
Curious George (2006)
Director
The Itsy Bitsy Spider (1992)
Director

Writer (Feature Film)

The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
Story By

Producer (Feature Film)

Open Season 2 (2009)
Producer

Visual Effects (Feature Film)

Mars Needs Moms (2011)
Visual Effects
Disney's A Christmas Carol (2009)
Motion Control
The Scorpion King (2002)
Visual Effects

Animation (Feature Film)

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015)
Animation Supervisor
The Polar Express (2004)
Animator
Snow Dogs (2002)
Animation Supervisor
Blade II (2001)
3-D Artist
102 Dalmatians (2000)
Animation Supervisor
Mission to Mars (2000)
Animation Supervisor
Inspector Gadget (1999)
Animation Supervisor
The Pagemaster (1994)
Animator
The Little Mermaid (1989)
Animation Director
The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
Animator

Art Department (Feature Film)

The Little Mermaid (1989)
Storyboard Artist

Film Production - Main (Feature Film)

Shrek (2001)
Los Angeles pre prod

Misc. Crew (Feature Film)

Monster House (2006)
Digital Effects Artist
The Rundown (2003)
Digital Effects Artist
Vertical Limit (2000)
Other
Mickey's Christmas Carol (1988)
Other

Director (TV Mini-Series)

Life with Louie: Dad Gets Canned (1995)
Director
Life with Louie: A Christmas Surprise for Mrs. Stillman (1994)
Creator
Life with Louie: A Christmas Surprise for Mrs. Stillman (1994)
Director
An All New Adventure of Disney's Sport Goofy (1987)
Director

Writer (TV Mini-Series)

Life with Louie: A Christmas Surprise for Mrs. Stillman (1994)
Writer

Visual Effects (TV Mini-Series)

Life with Louie: A Christmas Surprise for Mrs. Stillman (1994)
Character Designer

Life Events

Bibliography