Actor

Daniel Gerson

August 1, 1966 · New York City, New York, USA

Daniel Gerson (August 1, 1966 – February 6, 2016) was an American screenwriter and voice actor, best known for his work with Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios. He co-wrote the screenplays of Monsters, Inc., Monsters University and Big Hero 6, which was reported to be his last film as screenwriter.

Gerson contributed material to Chicken Little, Curious George, Cars, Meet the Robinsons, Up, Inside Out and Zootopia, as well as television shows including Misguided Angeles, Big Wolf on Campus and Something So Right. He also won a BAFTA award.

Notable work

7.9
Monsters, Inc. (2001)
as Needleman / Smitty (voice)
7.7
Big Hero 6 (2014)
as Desk Sergeant (voice)
7.1
Monsters University (2013)
as Additional Voices (voice)

Often works with

John Goodman
2 titles together
Monsters, Inc., Monsters University
Billy Crystal
2 titles together
Monsters, Inc., Monsters University
Steve Buscemi
2 titles together
Monsters, Inc., Monsters University
Bonnie Hunt
2 titles together
Monsters, Inc., Monsters University

Full filmography · 4

Big Hero 6
as Desk Sergeant (voice)
20147.7
Monsters University
as Additional Voices (voice)
20137.1
Monster Truck Mater
as Tormentor's Biggest Fan (voice)
20106.2
Monsters, Inc.
as Needleman / Smitty (voice)
20017.9