Bruce W. Smith

An animator with a flair for crafting unforgettable characters, Bruce W. Smith was born in 1961 in Los Angeles, California, United States. His active years span from the mid-1980s to present, during which he predominantly worked in the animation genre, creating masterpieces such as "The Proud Family," "Bebe's Kids," and contributing to the unforgettable Disney film "The Princess and the Frog." Smith's distinctive authorial style, marked by dynamic character designs and culturally diverse storytelling, has earned him numerous accolades including a Primetime Emmy Award.

In Smith, the world of animation has found a visionary who's not just adept at capturing the human experience in his characters, but also at presenting it with a dash of humor and a whole lot of heart.