Don Hertzfeldt

Don Hertzfeldt

Born: August 1, 1976
in Fremont, California, USA
Don Hertzfeldt is a two-time Academy Award-nominated animator, artist, writer, and independent filmmaker. He is the creator of many animated films, including It's Such a Beautiful Day, World of Tomorrow, The Meaning of Life, and Rejected. His films have received over 250 awards and have been presented around the world.

Movies for Don Hertzfeldt...

On Memory
Title: On Memory
Character: Himself (voice)
Released: November 19, 2021
Type: Movie
Musing on the nature of memory, Don Hertzfeldt recounts stories about a kiss from The King, a floating child in a backyard and a giant foot.
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Intro
Title: Intro
Character: Self (voice)
Released: November 26, 2017
Type: Movie
Don Hertzfeldt introduces his new film from the dark underground caverns of a strange planet.
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It's Such a Beautiful Day
Title: It's Such a Beautiful Day
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: August 24, 2012
Type: Movie
Bill struggles to put together his shattered psyche.
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It's Such a Beautiful Day
Title: It's Such a Beautiful Day
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: November 17, 2011
Type: Movie
The concluding chapter of Don Hertzfeldt's animated trilogy of shorts about a man named Bill and his wavering mental state.
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Slacker 2011
Title: Slacker 2011
Character: TV Backpacker
Released: August 31, 2011
Type: Movie
Richard Linklater's SLACKER inspired a generation of American filmmakers by exploring the subculture of Austin, Texas in a loose narrative with a tapestry of quirky characters. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of that iconic movie, 24 of Austin's top filmmakers banded together to update SLACKER with their own perspectives on the city.
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Wisdom Teeth
Title: Wisdom Teeth
Character: Stanilus (voice)
Released: December 16, 2010
Type: Movie
After a wisdom tooth operation, a man decides to let his friend pull out one of the stitches.
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I Am So Proud of You
Title: I Am So Proud of You
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: September 26, 2008
Type: Movie
Dark shadows are cast over Bill's recovery.
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Everything Will Be OK
Title: Everything Will Be OK
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: January 10, 2006
Type: Movie
A series of dark and troubling events forces Bill to reckon with the meaning of his life… or lack thereof.
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Hair High
Title: Hair High
Character: Dill (voice)
Released: April 17, 2004
Type: Movie
Bill Plympton's gothic '50s high-school comedy about a love-triangle that goes terribly wrong. Two murdered teens return from the grave, then go to their prom to get revenge.
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Rejected
Title: Rejected
Character: Spoon Guy / Banana / Queen of France
Released: July 25, 2000
Type: Movie
A hilarious collection of animated television commercials that were rejected because of their creator's failing grip on sanity. 2001 Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Short Film.
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Title: The Simpsons
Character: Future Bart / Future Lisa / Future Marge (voice)
Released: December 17, 1989
Type: TV
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.