Walt Dohrn
Walt Dohrn directed DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls Band Together, the 3rd chapter in the successful film franchise. He most recently directed DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls World Tour. As one of DreamWorks Animations most trusted story experts, Dohrn previously served as co-director on the smash hit Trolls and as Head of Story on the hits Peabody and Sherman and Shrek Forever After. A multi-talented artist, Dohrn has on many occasions lent his voice to various characters in previous DreamWorks Animation films, most recently as “Cloud Guy” in Trolls. In Shrek Forever After, he made his debut as a voice performer in a leading role, bringing to life the conniving and hilarious villain Rumpelstiltskin. Perfecting the character’s performance came naturally to Dohrn, as he additionally served as Head of Story for the film. In that capacity, Dohrn was responsible for supervising the development of the film’s plot, working in close collaboration with director Mike Mitchell and supervising a team of story artists.
Since joining DreamWorks Animation in 2002, Dohrn credits include Rise of the Guardians, Shrek the Third, Madagascar, Shark Tale, and Shrek 2. In addition, Dohrn wrote the lyrics for the songs “Final Showdown” (Shrek the Third) and “Fairy Godmother Song” (Shrek 2).
Prior to joining DreamWorks Animation, he worked as a storyboard artist and writer. His credits include the critically acclaimed audience favorites SpongeBob Squarepants and Dexter’s Laboratory.