Howy Parkins
American animator and director
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Howy Parkins is an American animator and director.[1] He is known for directing the animated television series The Lion Guard, Jake and the Never Land Pirates, and Lloyd in Space.[2][3]
Occupations
- Film director
- animation director
- layout artist
Yearsactive1996–present
EmployerWalt Disney Animation Studios
Howy Parkins | |
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| Education | Sheridan College Trafalgar Road Campus |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
| Employer | Walt Disney Animation Studios |
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Career
Parkins started his career as a layout artist in some of his works, including The Care Bears Movie, Punky Brewster, and Star Wars: Ewoks.[4][5]
In 1996, Parkins directed the television series Hey Arnold! for Nickelodeon Animation Studio. In 2006, he worked as a director for Disney's The Emperor's New School and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.[6][7][8]
Filmography
- Rocko's Modern Life (animation director)
- Hey Arnold!
- Recess
- Rugrats
- Lloyd in Space
- Dave the Barbarian
- The Emperor's New School
- Jake and the Never Land Pirates
- The Lion Guard (co-executive producer, supervising director, voice of Mbeya)
- Hailey's On It! (co-executive producer)
