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David Silverman, director
Director

David Silverman: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
23
as director
17
on screen
1981–2024
box office
$1.2B
nomination
1
average score
56
Born
March 15, 1957 (age 69)
Birthplace
Long Island, New York, United States
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Animator, Director, Writer
Years active
1980-present
Spouses
Amanda Silverman
Children
2
Career at a glance

David Silverman's Career in Numbers

David Silverman's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres David Silverman works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Strange Case of Mr. Donnybrook’s Boredom (1981) to May the 12th Be with You (2024), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

David Silverman Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 2
  2. 2000s 4
  3. 2010s 1
  4. 2020s 12

The 2020s were David Silverman's busiest decade, with 12 films.

David Silverman Movies by Genre

  • Animation 9
  • Comedy 3
  • Adventure 3
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Music 1
  • Family 1
  • Tv movie 1

Animation is the genre David Silverman has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of comedy (3).

David Silverman Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
Monsters, Inc. $580M worldwide
Best-rated film
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki Movie Echo Score 64
23 credits

David Silverman Filmography: Every Movie

Every film David Silverman is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 17 as director and 2 as actor. Rated films average a score of 56. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 nomination

David Silverman: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
Biography

Who Is David Silverman?

David Silverman was born in Long Island, New York, United States in 1957 and is 69 years old. Credited on films since 1981, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

David Silverman (born 1957) holds a significant reputation in the animation industry, primarily recognized for his work with the long-standing and globally popular animated sitcom, 'The Simpsons'. He embarked on his professional journey in the 1980s, joining the team of 'The Simpsons' in 1989 and has been a critical driving force behind its success. As part of the show's development crew, he directed numerous key episodes and managed several seasons intricately. Silverman's contributions can be notably seen in 'The Simpsons Movie' (2007) and 'The Simpsons Ride' (2008), displaying his exceptional directorial capabilities. He has also worked on 'Monsters, Inc.' and 'The Road to El Dorado', demonstrating versatility in his animation styles.

Despite numerous career opportunities, he continued his association with 'The Simpsons', exhibiting his unwavering commitment and passion towards the series. His diverse array of work in the animation sector has earned him several accolades, including multiple Annie Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. Beyond 'The Simpsons', David Silverman has equally made a significant impact as a writer, producer, and storyboard artist. His ability to infuse creativity with humor has also led to his stint as a director on 'The Pink Panther' series, making his professional journey as fascinating as the characters he fastidiously animates.

Works with

Who David Silverman Makes Movies With

The actors and directors David Silverman shares the most films with. Hank Azaria comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Julie Kavner (4).

FAQ

David Silverman: Questions & Answers

How many movies David Silverman has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has David Silverman been in?

David Silverman is credited on 23 films, from 1981 to 2024. 2 of them as an actor and 17 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is David Silverman's highest-grossing movie?

Monsters, Inc. (2001) is David Silverman's biggest box office hit, with $580M worldwide, ahead of The Simpsons Movie (2007) ($536M). Across every film with box office figures, David Silverman's movies have made $1.2B.

David Silverman's biggest hits

What is the best David Silverman movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, David Silverman's best-rated film is The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021) with a score of 64, followed by Extinct (2021) (48).

Best David Silverman movies, ranked

Has David Silverman won an Oscar?

David Silverman has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, David Silverman has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is David Silverman?

David Silverman is 69 years old, born on March 15, 1957 in Long Island, New York, United States.

What is David Silverman's newest movie?

The most recent film on David Silverman's filmography is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2024), which David Silverman directed.

Who does David Silverman work with most often?

David Silverman shares the most films with Hank Azaria (5 films), Julie Kavner (4 films) and Pete Docter (2 films).

The Best David Silverman Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 23 directing credits.

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