Cast & creator
David Silverman
Best known for The Simpsons, The Simpsons, The Simpsons
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. David Silverman (born March 15, 1957) is an American animator who has directed numerous episodes of the animated TV series The Simpsons, as well as The Simpsons Movie. Silverman was involved with the series from the very beginning, animating all of the original short Simpsons cartoons that aired on The Tracey Ullman Show. He went on to serve as director of animation for several years.
59
film credits
9
television credits
12
1979–2027 · acting roles
6.7
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (68)
Showing 68 of 68 credits
The Simpsons
David Silverman (voice)
1989The Simpsons
Director
1989The Simpsons
Writer
1989The Simpsons
Consulting Producer
1989The Simpsons
Producer
1989
Monsters, Inc.
Additional Voices (voice)
2001Monsters, Inc.
Co-Director
2001Monsters, Inc.
Additional Writing
2001
House of Lies
David Silverman
2012
Ice Age
Story Consultant
2002
Eek! The Cat
Creator
1992
The Critic
Visual Development
1994
The Simpsons Movie
Director
2007
Robots
Additional Storyboarding
2005
Yellow Mirror
(voice)
2026Yellow Mirror
Consulting Producer
2026
Werewolf by Night
The Flaming Tuba
2022
The Edge of Seventeen
Animation
2016
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Director
2023Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Storyboard Artist
2023
The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
Consulting Producer
2024
Extinct
Cyclops / Donut Store Clerk (voice)
2021Extinct
Director
2021
Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition
Consulting Producer
2026
The New Simpsons Movie
Executive Producer
2027The New Simpsons Movie
Director
2027
May the 12th Be with You
Director
2024May the 12th Be with You
Storyboard Artist
2024
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Director
2021The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Storyboard Artist
2021
Welcome to the Club
Director
2022
Simpsley
Consulting Producer
2026
The Simpsons in Plusaversary
Director
2021
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Director
2024The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Storyboard Artist
2024
One Crazy Summer
Animation
1986
The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in "Feliz Navidad"
Director
2022
Director by Night
Self
2022
Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"
Director
2012
When Billie Met Lisa
Director
2022
Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny"
Storyboard Artist
2020Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny"
Director
2020Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny"
Writer
2020
Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap"
Director
2021
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!
Self - Director and Producer, "The Simpsons"
2021Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!
Thanks
2021
The Simpsons: Tracey Ullman Shorts
Director
1987
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
Self
2010Propagandance
Animation
1987
Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story
Self
2020
Animation Outlaws
Self
2019Facttracker
Director
Planet of the Couches
Director
2016
The Simpsons | Balenciaga
Director
2021
The Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom
Storyboard Artist
1981The Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom
Layout
1981The Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom
Background Designer
1981The Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom
Director
1981The Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom
Animation
1981
Adventures in Plymptoons!
Self
2011The Pink Panther
Producer
Tom Waits for No One
Animation
1979
Mariner Man
Graphic Designer
1983Mariner Man
Camera Operator
1983Mariner Man
Color Designer
1983Mariner Man
Director
1983Mariner Man
Sound
1983Mariner Man
Animation
1983