Howy Parkins

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Howy Parkins
Born (1965-11-01) November 1, 1965 (age 58)
Education Sheridan College Trafalgar Road Campus
Occupations
  • Film director
  • animation director
  • layout artist
Years active1996–present
Employer Walt Disney Animation Studios
Awards

Howard Jerome "Howy" Parkins (born November 1, 1965) is an American animator and director. [1] He is known for directing the animated television series The Lion Guard, Jake and the Never Land Pirates, and Lloyd in Space. [2] [3]

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Career

Parkins started his career as a layout artist in some of his works, including The Care Bears Movie, Punky Brewster, and Star Wars: Ewoks. [4] [5]

In 1996, Parkins directed the television series Hey Arnold! for Nickelodeon Animation Studio. In 2006, he worked as a director for Disney's The Emperor's New School and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. [6] [7] [8]

Filmography

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