Mark Henn
Mark Henn is an American animator, character designer, and directing animator best known for his work at Walt Disney Animation Studios. He has been a key figure in the revitalization of Disney animation, beginning with his work as a directing animator on Belle in Beauty and the Beast.
Henn joined Disney in 1980 and has since contributed to numerous iconic animated features. He is recognized as one of Disney's leading animators specializing in female characters. His notable character animation work includes:
- Belle (Beauty and the Beast)
- Jasmine (Aladdin)
- Pocahontas (Pocahontas)
- Mulan (Mulan)
- Tiana (The Princess and the Frog)
- Young Anna and Elsa (Frozen)
- Moana's Grandmother Tala (Moana)
- Judy Hopps's parents (Zootopia)
- Various characters in Winnie the Pooh and other Disney films.
Henn's consistent and high-quality work has established him as a significant figure in contemporary animation and a key contributor to the legacy of Disney animation. He has also contributed to visual development and character design on numerous projects throughout his career at Disney.