Ron Clements Highlights

  • 1997: Co-produced, co-directed and co-wrote "Hercules"
  • 1992: Co-wrote, co-directed and co-produced "Aladdin"
  • 1989: Co-wrote and co-directed "The Little Mermaid" with partner John Musker
  • 1986: Made directorial debut with "The Great Mouse Detective"
  • 1985: Credited as story contributor on "The Black Cauldron"
  • 1981: Credited as animation supervisor on "The Fox and the Hound"
  • 1977: Feature debut as a character animator with "The Rescuers"
  • 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)