Worked at Hanna-Barbera for several months as an animator

Accepted into Disney's Talent Development Program

Served a two-year apprenticeship under Frank Thomas (animation director of "Cinderella" 1950, "Alice in Wonderland" 1951 and other Disney favorites)

Feature debut as a character animator with "The Rescuers"

Credited as animation supervisor on "The Fox and the Hound"

Credited as story contributor on "The Black Cauldron"

Made directorial debut with "The Great Mouse Detective"

Co-wrote and co-directed "The Little Mermaid" with partner John Musker

Co-wrote, co-directed and co-produced "Aladdin"

Co-produced, co-directed and co-wrote "Hercules"