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Eric Leighton was born on November 6, 1962 in San Diego, California, USA. He is known for his work on Dinosaur (2000), Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010) and The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). See full bio »

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Known For

Dinosaur
Dinosaur Director
(2000)
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole Animation Department
(2010)
The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Nightmare Before Christmas Animation Department
(1993)
King Kong
King Kong Visual Effects
(2005)
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 2021 Mad God (animator)
 2021 Ron's Gone Wrong (animation director)
 2018 Sherlock Gnomes (animation director)
 2015 Anomalisa (guest animator)
 2014 Mad God: Part 1 (Short) (animator)
 2013-2014 Tumble Leaf (TV Series short) (animator - 6 episodes)
- Fig Blends In!/Twirling Top (2014) ... (animator)
- Beat of the Drumsticks/Springy Surprise (2014) ... (animator)
- The Swimming Hole/Bucket of Mud (2014) ... (animator)
- On a Roll!/Popcorn Picture Show (2014) ... (animator)
- Fig Flies a Kite/Missing Muffin (2014) ... (animator)
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 2010 Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (animation director)
 2009 Coraline (lead animator)
 2004 Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas (Video) (animation consultant)
 1996 James and the Giant Peach (animation supervisor: pre-production - uncredited)
 1993 The Nightmare Before Christmas (animation supervisor) / (animator)
 1991 Slow Bob in the Lower Dimensions (TV Short) (animator)
 1988 Gumby Adventures (TV Series) (animation director) / (animator - 1988)
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