Joel Crawford is a director from Long Beach, California, born on March 9, 1975. Directing is his main field, and several of his seven credits see him taking on two jobs in the same film: sitting in the director’s chair while also recording voice parts. His directing credits start with Trolls Holiday (2017), followed by The Croods: A New Age (2020), where he also voiced Guy’s Father.
He is most widely recognized for Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022). Aside from directing it, he voiced a Band Member and a Baker’s Dozen Gang Member. Next on his list is Forgotten Island (2026), which he directs and in which he voices the Doctor and the Crimson Cow.
Nominations
- Academy Award for Best Animated Feature (2023)
Career at a glance
First credit: Trolls Holiday (2017) · Credits: 7
Roles played
Titles reviewed on Drama4U
Forgotten Island2026 · Doctor / Crimson Cow (voice)Reviewed- Forgotten Island2026 · DirectorReviewed
Other work
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish2022 · Band Member / Baker's Dozen Gang Member (voice)- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish2022 · Director
The Croods: A New Age2020 · Guy's Father (voice)- The Croods: A New Age2020 · Director
Trolls Holiday2017 · Director
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