Mark Henn
Also Known As: Mark A. Henn, Mark Alan Henn
Biography: Disney animator, whose contributions to animation have included several Disney leading or title characters, most notably heroines. His work includes Princess Jasmine in Aladdin, Young Simba in The Lion King and Mulan in Mulan. He has also been animator of such films as 2007's Enchanted and the Goofy short How to Hook Up Your Home Theater. Additionally he directed the award-winning short film John Henry. Recently, he was the supervising animator of Princess Tiana in The Princess and the Frog. On August 11, 2024, Henn was honored by the Walt Disney Company as a Disney Legend at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California at the conclusion of that year's D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. The actresses who played the five Disney Princesses for whom he had served as the supervising animator―Jodi Benson, Paige O'Hara, Anika Noni Rose, Linda Larkin, and Ming-Na Wen―appeared together on stage to express their gratitude to Henn for creating such memorable animated characters.
Department: Crew
Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio, USA
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Birthday: April 06, 1958
Age: 67 years old
Gender: Male
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The Making of Mickey's Christmas Carol
Overview: A making of documentary for Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983)
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-10-30
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Mickey: The Story of a Mouse
Overview: Mickey Mouse is one of the most enduring symbols in our history. Those three simple circles take on meaning for virtually everyone on the planet. So ubiquitous in our lives that he can seem invisible, Mickey is something we all share, with unique memories and feelings. Over the course of his nearly century-long history, Mickey functions like a mirror, reflecting our personal and cultural values back at us. "Mickey: The Story of a Mouse" explores Mickey's significance, getting to the core of what Mickey's cultural impact says about each of us and about our world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-03-19
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From Legend To Life: The Making of Mulan
Overview: Go behind the scenes of Mulan, in glorious Low-Definition VHS. Originally recorded on VHS from Australian TV in 1998.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-10-16
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The Art of Mary Blair
Overview: Short Documentary on the art of Mary Blair: An extraordinary talented artist.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-01
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From Walt's Table: A Tribute to Disney's Nine Old Men
Overview: Film critic Joel Siegel gets together with a group of animators, directors and producers to discuss and pay tribute to their mentors and Walt Disney's core group of animators, The Nine Old Men
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-01
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Mickey's Cartoon Comeback
Overview: A documentary short extra on the Mickey Mouse - Living Color Vol. 2.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-05-17
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Beyond The Glass: The WDW Animation Building
Overview: Discover the story behind the little studio that could. Located in MGM Studios at Walt Disney World the Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida building gave us some of the best Disney films ever created, including The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Lion King, Pocahontas. The building eventually was expanded, and Mulan, Lilo & Stitch, Brother Bear was fully animated at the studio. Hear from executives and animators about the history and what life was like in the "fishbowl". This great attraction, Magic Of Disney Animation, is fondly remembered by fans and cast members alike. Get ready to become part of the WDFAF family.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-05-24
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Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
Overview: Since 1987, the Disney Legends Awards program has honored individuals for the significant impact they've had on the Disney legacy. See the 2024 honorees become Disney Legends.
Genres: TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-08-12
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Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the Beast
Overview: An interactive, feature-length behind-the-scenes documentary teeming with worthwhile bonus content all its own.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-10-05
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The Making of Aladdin: A Whole New World
Overview: Hosted by John Rhys-Davies, a made-for-TV documentary details the work that went into the production of Aladdin, Disney's musical rendition of the classic Arabian Nights' tale. Animation fans are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this family favorite, as well as to interviews with the director and cast members, who give their insights into the inspirations for the various characterizations and effects of the film, and also the efforts that were needed to bring this project to completion.
Genres: Documentary Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-11-25
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Behind the Magic: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Overview: The story of the rocky road that Walt Disney took to get his interpretation of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" (1937) to the silver screen.
Genres: Animation Documentary Family Fantasy History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-12-13
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Magic in the Bayou: The Making of a Princess
Overview: Featurette on the making of Disney's Princess and the Frog
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-03-10
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From Rags to Riches: The Making of Cinderella
Overview: The making of Cinderella (1950).
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-10-04
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The Making of the Lion King
Overview: A behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Lion King.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-06-24
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