Biography
Chris Williams is an American film director, screenwriter and animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios. He is well known for have directing Glago's Guest and Bolt. Williams previously worked in the story department for Mulan, The Emperor's New Groove, Brother Bear and Bolt in which he later directed replacing Chris Sanders as director. He is set to direct the upcoming animated feature film, King of the Elves based on the story by Philip K. Dick. Description above from the Wikipedia article C...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Moana
2026
Original Story
In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches the island of an impetuous Chieftain, his willful daughter answers the Ocean's ca...
Nimona
2023
Thanks
A knight framed for a tragic crime teams with a scrappy, shape-shifting teen to prove his innocence.
The Sea Beast
2022
Producer, Story, Screenplay
When a young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, they launch an epic journey into uncharted waters — and make history to bo...
Once Upon a Snowman
2020
as Oaken (voice)
The previously untold origins of Olaf, the innocent and insightful, summer-loving snowman are revealed as we follow Olaf’s first steps as he comes to ...
Ralph Breaks the Internet
2018
Executive Producer
Video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to the World Wide Web in search of a replacement part ...
Cycles
2018
as Young Bert
The short follows the lives of a family consisting of Bert, Rae, and their daughter Rachel. The viewer serves as an observer of the family's lifecycle...
Olaf's Frozen Adventure
2017
as Oaken (voice)
Olaf is on a mission to harness the best holiday traditions for Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff.
Gone Fishing
2017
Co-Director
On Motunui, Maui tries to catch a fish with his magical fishhook, only to be comically foiled by the ocean.
Moana
2016
Story, Co-Director
In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek ...
Frozen Fever
2015
as Oaken (voice)
On Anna's birthday, Elsa and Kristoff are determined to give her the best celebration ever, but Elsa's icy powers may put more than just the party at ...
Big Hero 6
2014
Director
A special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of hig...
Frozen
2013
as Oaken (voice)
Young princess Anna of Arendelle dreams about finding true love at her sister Elsa’s coronation. Fate takes her on a dangerous journey in an attempt t...
Prep & Landing: Totally Tinsel Collection
2012
Executive Producer
Prep and Landing: On Christmas Eve, a high-tech team of elves from an elite unit known as "Prep & Landing" ensures homes around the world are prep...
Prep & Landing
2009
Original Story, Executive Producer
Wayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas a...
Super Rhino
2009
Executive Producer
This short begins with the star canine and his owner Penny in peril from "The Man with the Green Eye", trapped within his fortress protected by overwh...
Bolt
2008
as Additional Voices (voice)
Bolt is the star of the biggest show in Hollywood. The only problem is, he thinks it's real. After he's accidentally shipped to New York City and sepa...
Bolt
2008
Director, Screenplay
Bolt is the star of the biggest show in Hollywood. The only problem is, he thinks it's real. After he's accidentally shipped to New York City and sepa...
Glago's Guest
2008
Writer, Director
"Glago's Guest" follows the intriguing and thought-provoking story of a lonely Russian soldier stationed in a remote Siberian outpost. When the soldie...
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...
The Story Room: The Making of 'Lilo & Stitch'
2004
as Self
An in-depth look at the making of Lilo & Stitch (2002).
The Emperor's New Groove
2000
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.
Mulan
1998
Story
To save her father from certain death in the army, a young woman secretly enlists in his place and becomes one of China's greatest heroines in the pro...
The Sea Beast 2
N/A
Director, Writer
A sequel to The Sea Beast (2022). Plot details unknown.