Date of Birth: September 24, 1957
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Brad Bird, born Phillip Bradley Bird, is an acclaimed American director, screenwriter, animator, and producer known for his work in both animated and live-action films. Born on September 24, 1957, in Kalispell, Montana, Bird showed an early interest in animation. He completed his first animated film at age 13 and soon after, he was mentored by Milt Kahl, one of Disney’s Nine Old Men. Bird graduated from the California Institute of the Arts, where he befriended future Pixar luminaries John Lasseter and Tim Burton. Bird’s career took off with his work on “The Simpsons,” where he served as a consultant and helped shape its distinctive style. He made his directorial debut in animated features with the critically acclaimed “The Iron Giant” (1999). He later joined Pixar and directed the highly successful and award-winning films “The Incredibles” (2004) and “Ratatouille” (2007). In addition to his animation work, Bird made a successful transition to live-action films with “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” (2011) and “Tomorrowland” (2015). Bird’s films are known for their strong storytelling, innovative visuals, and deep emotional resonance.
5 Interesting Facts about Brad Bird
1. Brad Bird was mentored by Milt Kahl, one of Disney’s legendary Nine Old Men.
2. He directed the Academy Award-winning films “The Incredibles” and “Ratatouille.”
3. Bird made a successful transition to live-action films with “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.”
4. He worked as a consultant on the early seasons of “The Simpsons.”
5. Bird’s first animated feature, “The Iron Giant,” is considered a modern classic and has a strong cult following.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Brad Bird
1. “Animation is about creating the illusion of life. And you can’t create it if you don’t have one.”
2. “I think all movies are about relationships. There are certain things you can only do in animation that you can’t do in live-action.”
3. “Every creative person, and I think probably every other person, faces resistance when they are trying to create something good in this world.”
4. “We don’t need to have the same dreams that our parents did.”
5. “If there are people that are not on the same page with you, it’s not going to be your best work.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Brad Bird’s net worth is estimated to have been around $40 million.
Children
Brad Bird is married to Elizabeth Canney, and together they have three children: Nicholas, Michael, and Jack Bird.
Relevant Links
1. [Brad Bird – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0083348/
2. [Brad Bird – Pixar Wiki](https://pixar.fandom.com/wiki/Brad_Bird
3. [Brad Bird – Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/brad_bird
4. [Brad Bird – The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/film/brad-bird
5. [Brad Bird – Animation World Network](https://www.awn.com/tag/brad-bird
