Lorna Cook

Lorna Cook

1983

Personal Details

Biography

Lorna Cook, a renowned animation director, made a significant mark in the industry with her direction of "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron", a film that garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature and an impressive four Annie Awards.

Throughout her illustrious career, Cook has amassed an extensive repertoire of animation credits, including the beloved "The Land Before Time" and the Universal Picture's heartwarming "An American Tail".

In addition to her notable directorial efforts, Cook has also had the distinction of serving as an animator on two Academy Award-winning films from Walt Disney Pictures - the timeless classics "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Lion King".

Furthermore, Cook has spent several years honing her skills as a valued story artist at Disney, where she held a key position on "The Lion King" and "Mulan", and co-head of Story on the DreamWorks epic "The Prince of Egypt".

Career

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2025
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2023
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2009
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2014
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1998
Mulan
Mulan as Story
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1994
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2002