Brenda Chapman
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For the Canadian writer of mystery novels, see Brenda Chapman (writer).
Brenda Chapman (born 1962 or 1963)[1] is an American animator, screenwriter, storyboard artist, and director. In 1998, she became the first woman to direct an animated feature from a major studio, DreamWorks Animation's The Prince of Egypt.[2] In 2012, she directed the Disney/Pixar film Brave with Mark Andrews (and co-direction from Steve Purcell), becoming the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.[3][4]
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Born | 1962 or 1963 (age 61–62) Beason, Illinois, U.S. |
Alma mater | California Institute of the Arts |
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Years active | 1987–present |
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Awards | Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Brave (2012) |
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