Joel Crawford is an American filmmaker known primarily for his work as a director. Born on March 9, 1975, in Long Beach, California, he has seven credits to his name, several of which combine directing with voice work. He directed Trolls Holiday (2017) and went on to direct The Croods: A New Age (2020), in which he also voiced Guy’s Father.
His best-known credits include Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022), which he directed while also voicing a Band Member and a Baker’s Dozen Gang Member. His newest listed project is Forgotten Island (2026), where he again serves as director and lends his voice to the characters Doctor and 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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