Biography
Mark Dindal (born in Columbus, Ohio) is an American effects animator and director, who created The Emperor's New Groove as well as Cats Don't Dance. He worked in many Disney classic projects as an effects animator, and also led the special effects for several classic movies such as The Little Mermaid and The Rescuers Down Under.
Known For
Complete Filmography
The Garfield Movie
2024
as Sleep App Voice (voice)
Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his ...
The Garfield Movie
2024
Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, Director
Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his ...
Wonder Park
2019
Story Artist
A young girl named June with a big imagination makes an incredible discovery -- the amusement park of her dreams has come to life. Filled with the wor...
Restrung
2014
Art Designer
He had always considered making guitars a passion, not an occupation, but in 2007, Randall Wyn Fullmer, an ordinary guy with a cat, turned his lifelon...
Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'
2006
as Self
Find out how the spectacular music inspired the animation, and learn more about the development of the characters—such as how Ursula ended up being a ...
Kronk's New Groove
2005
Characters
Kronk, now chef and Head Delivery Boy of Mudka's Meat Hut, is fretting over the upcoming visit of his father. Kronk's father always disapproved of you...
Chicken Little
2005
as Morkubine Porcupine / Coach (voice)
When the sky really is falling and sanity has flown the coop, who will rise to save the day? Together with his hysterical band of misfit friends, Chic...
Chicken Little
2005
Director, Story
When the sky really is falling and sanity has flown the coop, who will rise to save the day? Together with his hysterical band of misfit friends, Chic...
The Sweatbox
2002
as Self
Trudie Styler, a documentarian, had been allowed to film the production of 'Kingdom of the Sun'/'The Emperor's New Groove' as part of the deal that or...
The Emperor's New Groove
2000
as Kitty Yzma (voice) (uncredited)
When self-centered Emperor Kuzco is turned into a llama by his scheming advisor, he is forced to rely on good-hearted peasant Pacha to get back home.
The Emperor's New Groove
2000
Director, Story
When self-centered Emperor Kuzco is turned into a llama by his scheming advisor, he is forced to rely on good-hearted peasant Pacha to get back home.
Cats Don't Dance
1997
as Max (voice)
An ambitious singing and dancing cat in 1939 Hollywood overcomes several obstacles to fulfill his dream of becoming a movie star.
Cats Don't Dance
1997
Director, Story
An ambitious singing and dancing cat in 1939 Hollywood overcomes several obstacles to fulfill his dream of becoming a movie star.
The Rocketeer
1991
Animation Director
A stunt pilot comes across a prototype jetpack that gives him the ability to fly. However, evil forces of the world also want this jetpack at any cost...
The Little Mermaid
1989
Visual Effects Supervisor
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...
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night
1987
Animation
Pinocchio and his friends, a glow worm and a marionette, search for a magic music box, putting them in danger from the evil Scalawag and the Emperor o...
The Brave Little Toaster
1987
Effects Supervisor
A group of dated appliances, finding themselves stranded in a summer home that their family had just sold, decide to seek out their eight year old 'ma...
The Flight of Dragons
1982
Animation
The realm of magic is being threatened by the realm of logic, so Carolinus, the green wizard decides to shield it for all time. Ommadon, the evil red ...
Luau
1982
Animation
A tribute to the surf movies of the early 60's with some touches of visual surrealism.