Age, Biography and Wiki
Mark Kirkland was born on 5 November, 1956 in Altadena, California, United States, is an American animator. Discover Mark Kirkland's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?
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67 years old |
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Scorpio |
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5 November 1956 |
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5 November |
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Altadena, California, United States |
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United States
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He is a member of famous animator with the age 67 years old group.
Mark Kirkland Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Mark Kirkland height not available right now. We will update Mark Kirkland's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Mark Kirkland's Wife?
His wife is Letty Kirkland (m. 2005), Lynda Weinman (m. 1986–1993)
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Letty Kirkland (m. 2005), Lynda Weinman (m. 1986–1993) |
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Mark Kirkland Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mark Kirkland worth at the age of 67 years old? Mark Kirkland’s income source is mostly from being a successful animator. He is from United States. We have estimated Mark Kirkland's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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animator |
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Timeline
Mark Kirkland is an American animation director.
During a 5-year period, Kirkland participated in 25 festivals screening his films: "A Letter from Home," "The Moving Picture Co. 1914," "The Audition," and "Bud's Odyssey."
Kirkland is an accomplished still photographer whose images have been published in the US and People magazines.
He created photo essays on the behind-the-scenes making of The Simpsons, and A Visit with Ollie about legendary Disney animator Ollie Johnston.
In 1976, he won the Student Academy Award for animation along with fellow student, Richard Jefferies, for their graphically animated film made to the song "Fame" by David Bowie.
After finishing up his degree, he applied to Disney, but he was not accepted and instead began working for Hanna-Barbera.
He began working on The Simpsons from season two onwards and has directed 82 episodes, more than any other director.
In season 18, he became the show's supervising director, although he would relinquish this position to Mike B. Anderson as of season 20.
In 2021, Kirkland left The Simpsons to become supervising director on HouseBroken.
Kirkland has won three Primetime Emmy Awards, two Environmental Media Awards and a Pioneer in Television Animation Award from the Burbank International Film Festival for his work on The Simpsons.
He has directed 84 episodes of The Simpsons since 1990, more than any other director.
At the age of 13, Kirkland began making super 8 films and working for his father, noted photographer and filmmaker Douglas Kirkland, creating “making of” films for major production companies.
This exposure to Hollywood sparked Kirkland's desire to seek a career in the entertainment industry.
Kirkland developed an interest in drawing at an early age.
At the age of 17, he began studying in the Experimental Animation Program at the California Institute of the Arts for four years, earning a BFA degree.
An active member of the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences, Kirkland served as the Animation Peer Group Governor from 2012 to 2013.
As an independent filmmaker, Kirkland has written, directed, and produced award-winning short films which have been shown at film festivals around the world and screened at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
