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William Joyce(II)

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  • Writer
  • Director
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William Joyce was born on 11 December 1957 in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Epic (2013), Rise of the Guardians (2012) and The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (2011).
BornDecember 11, 1957
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 19 wins & 12 nominations total

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    Known for

    Colin Farrell, Beyoncé, Jason Sudeikis, Steven Tyler, Christoph Waltz, Amanda Seyfried, Josh Hutcherson, Pitbull, and Aziz Ansari in Epic (2013)
    Epic
    6.6
    • Producer
    • 2013
    Alec Baldwin, Isla Fisher, Hugh Jackman, and Chris Pine in Rise of the Guardians (2012)
    Rise of the Guardians
    7.2
    • Producer
    • 2012
    The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (2011)
    The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
    7.8
    Short
    • Writer
    • 2011
    Richard Binsley, Kristen Bone, Cole Caplan, Len Carlson, Catherine Disher, Ellen-Ray Hennessy, Tracey Moore, Rob Smith, Adrian Truss, Alexandra Nika Powell, Philip Williams, Rebecca Brenner, and Sunday Muse in Rolie Polie Olie (1998)
    Rolie Polie Olie
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Producer

    Credits

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    Producer

    • PBS KIDS Talk About: Race & Racism (2020)
      PBS KIDS Talk About: Race & Racism
      6.4
      TV Special
      • producer
      • 2020
    • The Numberlys (2015)
      The Numberlys
      7.4
      TV Short
      • executive producer
      • 2015
    • Taking Flight (2015)
      Taking Flight
      7.1
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2015
    • Silent (2014)
      Silent
      6.3
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2014
    • Lollipop 3: Eggs of Doom (2014)
      Lollipop 3: Eggs of Doom
      Video Game
      • producer
      • 2014
    • The Scarecrow (2013)
      The Scarecrow
      Video Game
      • producer
      • 2013
    • The Scarecrow (2013)
      The Scarecrow
      7.1
      Short
      • producer
      • 2013
    • Colin Farrell, Beyoncé, Jason Sudeikis, Steven Tyler, Christoph Waltz, Amanda Seyfried, Josh Hutcherson, Pitbull, and Aziz Ansari in Epic (2013)
      Epic
      6.6
      • executive producer
      • 2013
    • Alec Baldwin, Isla Fisher, Hugh Jackman, and Chris Pine in Rise of the Guardians (2012)
      Rise of the Guardians
      7.2
      • executive producer
      • 2012
    • Angela Bassett, Tom Selleck, Adam West, Nicole Sullivan, Stephen J. Anderson, Walt Dohrn, Michael Donovan, Daniel Hansen, Tom Kenny, Laurie Metcalf, Tracey Miller-Zarneke, Ethan Sandler, Wesley Singerman, Kristen DeLuca, Jordan Fry, Joe Mateo, Aurian Redson, Nathan Greno, and Don Hall in Meet the Robinsons (2007)
      Meet the Robinsons
      6.8
      • executive produced by
      • 2007
    • Ewan McGregor, Robin Williams, and Amanda Bynes in Robots (2005)
      Robots
      6.4
      • produced by
      • 2005
    • Richard Binsley, Kristen Bone, Cole Caplan, Len Carlson, Catherine Disher, Ellen-Ray Hennessy, Tracey Moore, Rob Smith, Adrian Truss, Alexandra Nika Powell, Philip Williams, Rebecca Brenner, and Sunday Muse in Rolie Polie Olie (1998)
      Rolie Polie Olie
      6.3
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1998–2004
    • William Joyce's Rolie Polie Olie: The Baby Bot Chase (2003)
      William Joyce's Rolie Polie Olie: The Baby Bot Chase
      7.4
      Video
      • executive producer
      • 2003
    • George Shrinks (2000)
      George Shrinks
      6.6
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2000–2003
    • Rolie Polie Olie: The Great Defender of Fun (2002)
      Rolie Polie Olie: The Great Defender of Fun
      6.2
      Video
      • executive producer
      • 2002

    Writer

    • Nessie Lane Atwood in Sailing the Soundwaves (2018)
      Sailing the Soundwaves
      TV Mini Series
      • script writer
      • 2025
    • Mr. Spam Gets A New Hat (2022)
      Mr. Spam Gets A New Hat
      8.2
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2022
    • Lost Ollie (2022)
      Lost Ollie
      7.7
      TV Mini Series
      • based on the novel by
      • based on the book by
      • 2022
    • The Numberlys (2015)
      The Numberlys
      7.4
      TV Short
      • created by
      • 2015
    • The Raven (2014)
      The Raven
      7.1
      Short
      • adapted by
      • 2014
    • The Cask of Amontillado (2014)
      The Cask of Amontillado
      8.3
      Short
      • story adaptation
      • 2014
    • Silent (2014)
      Silent
      6.3
      Short
      • writer
      • 2014
    • Colin Farrell, Beyoncé, Jason Sudeikis, Steven Tyler, Christoph Waltz, Amanda Seyfried, Josh Hutcherson, Pitbull, and Aziz Ansari in Epic (2013)
      Epic
      6.6
      • screenplay by
      • story by
      • Leafmen characters from book "The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs" (inspiration)
      • 2013
    • The Numberlys (2013)
      The Numberlys
      7.6
      Short
      • writer
      • 2013
    • Alec Baldwin, Isla Fisher, Hugh Jackman, and Chris Pine in Rise of the Guardians (2012)
      Rise of the Guardians
      7.2
      • based on: "Guardians of Childhood", the book series by
      • based on: "The Man in the Moon" - a Reel FX short film, directed by
      • 2012
    • The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (2011)
      The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
      7.8
      Short
      • written by
      • 2011
    • Meet the Robinsons: Family Function 5000 (2007)
      Meet the Robinsons: Family Function 5000
      Video Game
      • based on characters created by
      • 2007
    • Angela Bassett, Tom Selleck, Adam West, Nicole Sullivan, Stephen J. Anderson, Walt Dohrn, Michael Donovan, Daniel Hansen, Tom Kenny, Laurie Metcalf, Tracey Miller-Zarneke, Ethan Sandler, Wesley Singerman, Kristen DeLuca, Jordan Fry, Joe Mateo, Aurian Redson, Nathan Greno, and Don Hall in Meet the Robinsons (2007)
      Meet the Robinsons
      6.8
      • based upon the book "A Day with Wilbur Robinson" by
      • 2007
    • George Shrinks (2000)
      George Shrinks
      6.6
      TV Series
      • based on the book by
      • creator
      • 2000–2003
    • Richard Binsley, Kristen Bone, Cole Caplan, Len Carlson, Catherine Disher, Ellen-Ray Hennessy, Tracey Moore, Rob Smith, Adrian Truss, Alexandra Nika Powell, Philip Williams, Rebecca Brenner, and Sunday Muse in Rolie Polie Olie (1998)
      Rolie Polie Olie
      6.3
      TV Series
      • based on characters by
      • creator
      • creator: characters
      • 1998–2002

    Director

    • Mr. Spam Gets A New Hat (2022)
      Mr. Spam Gets A New Hat
      8.2
      Short
      • Director
      • 2022
    • The Cask of Amontillado (2014)
      The Cask of Amontillado
      8.3
      Short
      • Director
      • 2014
    • The Numberlys (2013)
      The Numberlys
      7.6
      Short
      • Director
      • 2013
    • The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (2011)
      The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
      7.8
      Short
      • Director
      • 2011
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Personal details

    • Born
      • December 11, 1957
      • Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
    • Spouse
      • Elizabeth(2 children)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Article

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    • Trivia
      Lives in Shreveport, Louisiana with his wife and children. Studied film at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Writes children's books.
    • Nickname
      • Bill

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