Biography
Kelly Adam Asbury (January 15, 1960 – June 26, 2020) was an American animated film director, screenwriter, voice actor, published children's book author/illustrator, and non-fiction author. He was best known for directing animated films, including Shrek 2 and Gnomeo & Juliet. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kelly Asbury, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Spirit Untamed
2021
In Memory Of
Lucky Prescott's life is changed forever when she moves from her home in the city to a small frontier town and befriends a wild mustang named Spirit.
UglyDolls
2019
as Gibberish Cat / Oliver / Chef / Buttons (voice)
In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and beauty is embraced as more than meets the eye. After ...
UglyDolls
2019
Director
In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and beauty is embraced as more than meets the eye. After ...
Greetings From Planet Smurf
2018
as Self - Filmmaker
The Smurfs were created in 1958 by the Belgian comic author Peyo (Pierre Culliford, 1928-1992) and they are one of Belgium's most recognized exports. ...
Sherlock Gnomes
2018
as Goons
Garden gnomes Gnomeo & Juliet recruit renown detective Sherlock Gnomes to investigate the mysterious disappearance of other garden ornaments.
Sherlock Gnomes
2018
Creative Consultant, Characters
Garden gnomes Gnomeo & Juliet recruit renown detective Sherlock Gnomes to investigate the mysterious disappearance of other garden ornaments.
Smurfs: The Lost Village
2017
as Nosey Smurf (voice)
In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting race throu...
Smurfs: The Lost Village
2017
Director
In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting race throu...
Lennon or McCartney
2014
as Self
550 artists were interviewed over ten years. At some point during those interviews, they were asked a question and told to answer with one word only. ...
Gnomeo & Juliet
2011
as Red Good Gnomes (voice)
A version of Shakespeare's play, set in the world of warring indoor and outdoor gnomes. Garden gnomes Gnomeo and Juliet have as many obstacles to over...
Gnomeo & Juliet
2011
Director, Story, Screenplay
A version of Shakespeare's play, set in the world of warring indoor and outdoor gnomes. Garden gnomes Gnomeo and Juliet have as many obstacles to over...
I'm No Dummy
2009
as Himself
Explores and examines the world of ventriloquism through clips, photos and interviews with many of the greatest vents from today and yesterday, illust...
Shrek the Third
2007
as Master of Ceremonies / Fiddlesworth (voice)
The King of Far Far Away has died and Shrek and Fiona are to become King & Queen. However, Shrek wants to return to his cozy swamp and live in peace a...
Shrek 2
2004
as Page / Elf / Nobleman / Nobleman's Son (voice)
Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey set off to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona's mother and father, the Queen and King. But not everyone is happily ever after. Shrek...
Shrek 2
2004
Director
Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey set off to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona's mother and father, the Queen and King. But not everyone is happily ever after. Shrek...
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
2002
Director
A captured mustang remains determined to return to his herd no matter what.
Shrek
2001
Story Artist
It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the cl...
Chicken Run
2000
Storyboard
The creators of Wallace & Gromit bring you an exciting and original story about a group of chickens determined to fly the coop–even if they can’t fly!...
The Prince of Egypt: From Dream to Screen
1999
as Self
The making of The Prince of Egypt (1998).
Toy Story
1995
Storyboard Artist
Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's he...
The Nightmare Before Christmas
1993
Assistant Art Director
Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus an...
Beauty and the Beast
1991
Visual Development, Story
Follow the adventures of Belle, a bright young woman who finds herself in the castle of a prince who's been turned into a mysterious beast. With the h...
The Little Mermaid
1989
Visual Development
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 everyt...