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biography
Andrew Adamson began his career as a budding digital animator in his native New Zealand during the 1980s, but his rise in Hollywood paralleled developments in the CGI technology and a style of family entertainment that would become his calling card. With a whimsical graphic sensibility as well as an ear for story and dialogue appealing to both kids and their parents, Adamson went on to earn an Oscar for the $500 million grossing “Shrek” (2001), topping himself by bringing in nearly twice as much for the sequel, “Shrek 2” (2004). Adamson proved equally adept at live action, segueing into the
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milestones
Year
Milestone
Raised in New Zealand
1985
Began career in computer animation working for the Auckland company, The Mouse That Roared
1991
Recruited by Pacific Data Images (which became PDI/Dreamworks) to move to Los Angeles and work in feature films
Technical director on "Toys" (1992) and "Angels in the Outfield" (1994)
Visual effects supervisor on "Batman Forever" (1995) and "Batman and Robin" (1997)
2001
Made directorial debut with the animated feature "Shrek"
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