David Silverman
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- 15 March 1957 · New York City, New York, USA
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.
Known for
Directing 22
- 2026Facttracker · director
- 2024The Most Wonderful Time of the Year · director
- 2024May the 12th Be with You · director
- 2023Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" · director
- 2022The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in "Feliz Navidad" · director
- 2022Welcome to the Club · director
- 2022When Billie Met Lisa · director
- 2021The Simpsons in Plusaversary · director
- 2021The Simpsons | Balenciaga · director
- 2021The Good, the Bart, and the Loki · director
- 2021Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap" · director
- 2021Extinct · director
- 2020Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny" · director
- 2016Planet of the Couches · director
- 2016Planet of the Couches · director
- 2015Trumptastic Voyage · director
- 2012Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare" · director
- 2007The Simpsons Movie · director
- 2001Monsters, Inc. · co-director
- 1989The Simpsons · 24 episodes
- 1983Mariner Man · director
- 1981The Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom · layout
Production 7
- 2026The Pink Panther · producer
- 2026Yellow Mirror · consulting producer
- 2026Simpsley · consulting producer
- 2026Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition · consulting producer
- 2024The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful · consulting producer
- 2021The Simpsons: A Serious Flanders · consulting producer
- 1989The Simpsons · 416 episodes
Acting 11
- 2026Yellow Mirror as (voice)
- 2022Director by Night as Self
- 2022Werewolf by Night as The Flaming Tuba
- 2021Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now! as Self - Director and Producer, "The Simpsons"
- 2021Extinct as Cyclops / Donut Store Clerk (voice)
- 2020Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story as Self
- 2019Animation Outlaws as Self
- 2011Adventures in Plymptoons! as Self
- 2010The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice! as Self
- 2001Monsters, Inc. as Additional Voices (voice)
- 1989The Simpsons as David Silverman (voice) · 2 episodes
art 9
- 2024The Most Wonderful Time of the Year · storyboard artist
- 2024May the 12th Be with You · storyboard artist
- 2023Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" · storyboard artist
- 2021The Good, the Bart, and the Loki · storyboard artist
- 2020Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny" · storyboard artist
- 2005Robots · additional storyboarding
- 1989The Simpsons · 1 episode
- 1983Mariner Man · graphic designer
- 1981The Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom · storyboard artist
crew 2
- 2021Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now! · thanks
- 2001Monsters, Inc. · additional writing
Writing 3
- 2020Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny" · writer
- 2002Ice Age · story consultant
- 1989The Simpsons · 1 episode
visual effects 6
- 2016The Edge of Seventeen · animation
- 1987Propagandance · animation
- 1986One Crazy Summer · animation
- 1983Mariner Man · color designer
- 1981The Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook's Boredom · animation
- 1979Tom Waits for No One · animation
Sound 1
- 1983Mariner Man · sound
Camera 1
- 1983Mariner Man · camera operator