David Silverman

Q: Has David Silverman received any awards for his work?

Yes, David Silverman has received several awards, including Primetime Emmy Awards for his contributions to 'The Simpsons'. His work has been recognized for its creativity and impact on animation.

Q: What was David Silverman's first film project?

David Silverman's first significant project was as an animator on 'The Simpsons' when it debuted as a short on 'The Tracey Ullman Show' in 1987, which later evolved into the full series.

Q: What is David Silverman's most successful film?

David Silverman's most successful film is 'The Simpsons Movie', which was released in 2007. It was a commercial success, grossing over $500 million globally.

Q: What is David Silverman's background in animation?

David Silverman graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He began his career in animation with 'The Simpsons' and has developed a reputation for his innovative techniques.

Q: How much is David Silverman's estimated net worth?

David Silverman's estimated net worth is around 5 million USD, reflecting his successful career in animation and directing.

Q: What are some other projects David Silverman has worked on?

In addition to 'The Simpsons', David Silverman has worked on films like 'Monsters, Inc.' and various animated specials, showcasing his versatility in the animation industry.

Q: Is David Silverman involved in any upcoming projects?

As of now, David Silverman is involved in various projects related to 'The Simpsons' and continues to contribute to the animation field, although specific upcoming projects are not publicly detailed.

Known for

Monsters, Inc. (2001)

IMDb 8.1 / 10

2001 / Adventure, Animation / 92 min

James Sullivan and Mike Wazowski are monsters, they earn their living scaring children and are the best in the business... even though they're more...

The Simpsons (1989–)

IMDb 8.7 / 10

1989– / Animation, Comedy / 22 min

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa...

The Simpsons Movie (2007)

IMDb 7.3 / 10

2007 / Adventure, Animation / 87 min

After Homer accidentally pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpsons are declared fugitives.

Name

David Silverman

Height

5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)

Born

15 February 1960, New York City, New York, USA

Spouses

Michele Silverman (1997–present)

Children

2 children, names not publicly known

Parents

Richard Silverman, Mary Silverman

Estimated Net Worth

5 million USD

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2022	Movie Director by Night Acclaimed composer Michael Giacchino made his directorial debut with Marvel Studios' Special Presentation "Werewolf by Night." This behind-the-scenes special explores...	Self	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2022	Movie Werewolf by Night On a dark and somber night, a secret cabal of monster hunters emerge from the shadows and gather at the...	The Flaming Tuba	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2021	Movie Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now! After 52 years of solving mysteries, the Scooby gang reunite at Warner Bros. Studios to reminisce about their favorite cases...	Self - Director and Producer, "The Simpsons"	TMDB 7.9 / 10
2021	Movie Extinct Op and Ed, two adorable donut-shaped animals - flummels - accidentally time-travel from 1835 to modern-day Shanghai. There they discover...	Cyclops / Donut Store Clerk (voice)	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2020	Movie Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story Exploring the rise and fall of the groundbreaking animated series Ren & Stimpy and its controversial creator, John Kricfalusi, through...	Self	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2019	Movie Animation Outlaws Walt Disney said “We have created characters and animated them in the dimension of depth, revealing through them to our...	Self	TMDB 6.3 / 10
2011	Movie Adventures in Plymptoons! A documentary film about Oscar-nominated animator Bill Plympton. This is a portrait piece that includes interviews with family, friends, colleagues,...	Self	TMDB 2.0 / 10
2010	Movie The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice! The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice! is a documentary special that examined the "cultural phenomenon" of...	Self	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2001	Movie Monsters, Inc. Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in...	Additional Voices (voice)	TMDB 7.9 / 10
1989	TV The Simpsons Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family;...	David Silverman (voice)	TMDB 8.0 / 10

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2026	Movie The Simpsons: Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition Homer and Marge's fun couples' date night goes off the rails when Marge learns Homer left the kids unsupervised with...	Consulting Producer Production	Not rated
2024	Movie The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful The residents of Springfield search for Christmas cheer.	Consulting Producer Production	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2024	Movie The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Sideshow Bob teams up with the most infamous villains of Disney+ to share the true meaning of the Halloween season....	Director Directing	TMDB 5.4 / 10
2024	Movie The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Sideshow Bob teams up with the most infamous villains of Disney+ to share the true meaning of the Halloween season....	Storyboard Artist Art	TMDB 5.4 / 10
2024	Movie May the 12th Be with You It's Mother's Day and Marge Simpson joins the moms of Disney+ on a special holiday outing that turns into an...	Storyboard Artist Art	TMDB 5.3 / 10
2024	Movie May the 12th Be with You It's Mother's Day and Marge Simpson joins the moms of Disney+ on a special holiday outing that turns into an...	Director Directing	TMDB 5.3 / 10
2023	Movie Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" On their way to daycare, Homer loses track of Maggie who hops in Grogu's hovering pram for a hyperspace-hopping adventure...	Director Directing	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2023	Movie Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" On their way to daycare, Homer loses track of Maggie who hops in Grogu's hovering pram for a hyperspace-hopping adventure...	Storyboard Artist Art	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2022	Movie The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in "Feliz Navidad" This Christmas, Homer surprises Marge with the ultimate gift: an unforgettable performance from Italian opera superstar Andrea Bocelli and his...	Director Directing	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2022	Movie Welcome to the Club Heart set on becoming a princess, Lisa Simpson is surprised to learn being bad might be more fun.	Director Directing	TMDB 6.3 / 10
2022	Movie When Billie Met Lisa Lisa Simpson is discovered by chart-topping artists Billie Eilish and FINNEAS while searching for a quiet place to practice her...	Director Directing	TMDB 5.3 / 10
2021	Movie The Simpsons in Plusaversary The Simpsons host a Disney+ Day party and everyone is on the list… except Homer. With friends from across the...	Director Directing	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2021	Movie Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now! After 52 years of solving mysteries, the Scooby gang reunite at Warner Bros. Studios to reminisce about their favorite cases...	Thanks Crew	TMDB 7.9 / 10
2021	Movie The Simpsons \| Balenciaga When Homer forgets to buy Marge a birthday present, he contacts Balenciaga begging for help in supplying an extravagant gift...	Director Directing	TMDB 5.0 / 10
2021	Movie The Good, the Bart, and the Loki Loki is banished from Asgard once again and must face his toughest opponents yet: the Simpsons and Springfield’s mightiest heroes....	Director Directing	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2021	Movie The Good, the Bart, and the Loki Loki is banished from Asgard once again and must face his toughest opponents yet: the Simpsons and Springfield’s mightiest heroes....	Storyboard Artist Art	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2021	Movie Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap" In a daycare far, far away… but still in Springfield, Maggie is on an epic quest for her stolen pacifier....	Director Directing	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2021	Movie Extinct Op and Ed, two adorable donut-shaped animals - flummels - accidentally time-travel from 1835 to modern-day Shanghai. There they discover...	Director Directing	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2020	Movie Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny" When Maggie Simpson is rescued by a cute young baby from playground peril, it's girl meets boy, girl loses boy,...	Writer Writing	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2020	Movie Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny" When Maggie Simpson is rescued by a cute young baby from playground peril, it's girl meets boy, girl loses boy,...	Director Directing	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2020	Movie Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny" When Maggie Simpson is rescued by a cute young baby from playground peril, it's girl meets boy, girl loses boy,...	Storyboard Artist Art	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2016	Movie The Edge of Seventeen Two high school girls are best friends until one dates the other's older brother, who is totally his sister's nemesis.	Animation Visual Effects	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2016	Movie Planet of the Couches The Simpsons are running away from sentient couches, but get captured. They are eventually saved by their own couch.	Director Directing	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2015	Movie Trumptastic Voyage A close encounter with Donald Trump's hairpiece sends Homer on an extraordinary journey.	Director Directing	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2012	Movie Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare" Maggie must navigate an eventful first day in daycare. At the Ayn Rand School for Tots, Maggie is diagnosed with...	Director Directing	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2007	Movie The Simpsons Movie After Homer accidentally pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the...	Director Directing	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2002	Movie Ice Age Manny the mammoth, Sid the loquacious sloth, and Diego the sabre-toothed tiger go on a comical quest to return a...	Story Writing	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2001	Movie Monsters, Inc. Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in...	Additional Writing Crew	TMDB 7.9 / 10
2001	Movie Monsters, Inc. Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in...	Co-Director Directing	TMDB 7.9 / 10
1994	TV The Critic Jay Sherman is a TV movie critic who is forced to review the most pathetic films which he always rates...	Visual Development Visual Effects	TMDB 7.3 / 10
1992	TV Eek! The Cat Koombaya, it's Eek the cat and all his friends. Annabelle, Eek's 800-pound girlfriend, Sharky the vicious but lovable sharkdog, and...	Creator Crew	TMDB 6.9 / 10
1989	TV The Simpsons Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family;...	Main Title Designer Art	TMDB 8.0 / 10
1989	TV The Simpsons Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family;...	Writer Writing	TMDB 8.0 / 10
1989	TV The Simpsons Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family;...	Director Directing	TMDB 8.0 / 10
1989	TV The Simpsons Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family;...	Producer Production	TMDB 8.0 / 10
1987	Movie Propagandance This short shows how music can transcend cultural boundaries and spoofs superpower rivalries.	Animation Visual Effects	Not rated
1986	Movie One Crazy Summer An aspiring teenage cartoonist and his friends come to the aid of a singer trying to save her family property...	Animation Visual Effects	TMDB 6.0 / 10
1983	Movie Mariner Man Animation of a poem from Edith Sitwell's "Façade".	Camera Operator Camera	Not rated
1983	Movie Mariner Man Animation of a poem from Edith Sitwell's "Façade".	Sound Sound	Not rated
1983	Movie Mariner Man Animation of a poem from Edith Sitwell's "Façade".	Graphic Designer Art	Not rated
1983	Movie Mariner Man Animation of a poem from Edith Sitwell's "Façade".	Animation Visual Effects	Not rated
1983	Movie Mariner Man Animation of a poem from Edith Sitwell's "Façade".	Color Designer Visual Effects	Not rated
1983	Movie Mariner Man Animation of a poem from Edith Sitwell's "Façade".	Director Directing	Not rated
1981	Movie The Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom Animated version of the Ogden Nash poem.	Layout Directing	TMDB 6.0 / 10
1981	Movie The Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom Animated version of the Ogden Nash poem.	Storyboard Artist Art	TMDB 6.0 / 10
1981	Movie The Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom Animated version of the Ogden Nash poem.	Animation Visual Effects	TMDB 6.0 / 10
1981	Movie The Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom Animated version of the Ogden Nash poem.	Director Directing	TMDB 6.0 / 10
1981	Movie The Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom Animated version of the Ogden Nash poem.	Background Designer Art	TMDB 6.0 / 10
1979	Movie Tom Waits for No One In this rotoscope animation, Tom Waits sings about "The One That Got Away."	Animation Visual Effects	TMDB 5.1 / 10
TBA	Movie The Pink Panther A live-action/CGI hybrid feature film centered on the iconic cat. Will focus on a smooth operating inspector who, thanks to...	Producer Production	Not rated
TBA	Movie Facttracker A salesman who sells nothing but lies visits a town that produces all of the world's facts. A live-action feature...	Director Directing	Not rated

Director by Night

2022 / TMDB 6.4

Werewolf by Night

2022 / TMDB 7.0

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!

2021 / TMDB 7.9

Extinct

2021 / TMDB 6.2

Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story

2020 / TMDB 6.8

Animation Outlaws

2019 / TMDB 6.3

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Got a question about David Silverman?

What are David Silverman's notable contributions to 'The Simpsons'?

David Silverman is known for directing multiple episodes of 'The Simpsons' and the feature film 'The Simpsons Movie'. His creative input has greatly influenced the show's visual style and humor.

Has David Silverman received any awards for his work?

What was David Silverman's first film project?

What is David Silverman's most successful film?

What is David Silverman's background in animation?

How much is David Silverman's estimated net worth?

What are some other projects David Silverman has worked on?

Is David Silverman involved in any upcoming projects?