Andrew Collins is an animator whose contributions to animation have included several Disney leading or title characters, such as Kovu from The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.
Collins first started pursuing his dream to be an animator at Meadowbank TAFE, where he studied to be an art major. With the conclusion of school, Collins went on to work for Hanna-Barbera, animating television shows such as Pound Puppies, Snorks, and Teen Wolf. In 1989, he was employed by Disney, but he finished his work at Disney in 2006, moving on to found his own animation company, Blue Wren Studios, with other former animators from Disney.
Disney Animation credits[]
Films[]
Year
Film
Position
1994
The Return of Jafar
Supervising Animator
1995
A Goofy Movie
Animator
1996
Aladdin and the King of Thieves
Supervising Animator
1997
Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
Supervising Animator
1998
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Supervising Animator: Kovu
1999
Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving
Supervising Animator: "A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving"