Kelly Younger
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| Born | Los Angeles, California |
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| 👩 Spouse(s) | Stephanie Younger |
| 👶 Children | 2 |
Kelly Younger is a screenwriter, television writer, producer, off-Broadway playwright, and story consultant. He is known for his work on the Muppets franchise (most recently as a co-writer on Muppets Haunted Mansion[1] and Muppets Now) and as a member of the Disney Animation Story Trust, where his credits include Frozen II, Ralph Breaks the Internet, and Moana, among others. His most recent project is Candy Cane Lane, an upcoming holiday comedy for Prime Video starring Eddie Murphy, directed by Reginald Hudlin, and produced by Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, and Karen Lunder of Imagine Entertainment, which he based on his own experiences growing up around the holidays.[2][3]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Moana | Story Trust |
| 2017 | Cars 3 | Story Trust |
| 2017 | Coco | Story Trust |
| 2018 | Incredibles 2 | Story Trust |
| 2018 | Ralph Breaks the Internet | Story Trust/Additional Story Material |
| 2019 | Aladdin | Story Trust |
| 2019 | Toy Story 4 | Story Trust |
| 2019 | Frozen II | Story Trust |
| 2020 | Onward | Story Trust |
| 2020 | Muppets Now | Writer/Producer |
| 2021 | Raya and the Last Dragon | Story Trust |
| 2021 | Muppets Haunted Mansion | Writer/Producer/Soundtrack |
| TBA | Verona | Writer/Producer |
| TBA | Candy Cane Lane | Writer[3] |
Teaching
Younger is a Professor of English and Affiliate Faculty of Theatre Arts at Loyola Marymount University.[4] He was awarded the Fritz B. Burns Professor of the Year Award for teaching in 2012.[5]
Theater career
Younger also has extensive experience as a playwright. His credits include co-writing the comedy Kalamazoo with Michelle Kholos Brooks, as well as Banished Children of Eve (commissioned and produced by New York’s Irish Repertory Theatre).[6] His play Mandate won the 39th Annual Samuel French Off-Off-Broadway Festival. [7]
Personal life
Younger resides in Los Angeles with his wife, two children, and dogs.[8]
References
- ↑ Kelly Younger (October 19, 2021). "MacabreDaily Chats With MUPPETS HAUNTED MANSION Writer, Kelly Younger!". Macabre Daily (Interview). Interviewed by Matthew Orozco. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (2022-07-19). "Eddie Murphy Sets Holiday Comedy Film 'Candy Cane Lane' For Prime Video; Reginald Hudlin Helms & Imagine Produces First Film Under Star's 3-Pic Amazon Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2022-10-30.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Grobar, Matt (January 13, 2023). "'Ghosts' Star Danielle Pinnock Latest To Board Prime Video Holiday Comedy 'Candy Cane Lane' With Eddie Murphy". Deadline Hollywood.
- ↑ "Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts - English Department - Faculty". Loyola Marymount University. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- ↑ "academics.lmu.edu - Faculty Hub - Faculty Awards - Past Award Recipients". Loyola Marymount University. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
- ↑ Jones, Kenneth (2010-09-16). "Malcolm Gets and David Lansbury Among Banished Children of Eve in Irish Rep Premiere". Playbill. Retrieved 2022-10-30.
- ↑ Rodriguez, Briana (June 6, 2019). "2014 Samuel French Off-Off-Broadway Short Play Festival Winners Announced". Backstage.
- ↑ "About". Kelly Younger official website. Retrieved 2022-10-30.
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