Writing
Jørgen Klubien
Born 1958-05-20 · København, Danmark
Jørgen Klubien is a Danish animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter, and occasional director whose fingerprints are all over modern animation history. A veteran of Disney and Pixar, Klubien began his career animating on The Fox and the Hound, Oliver & Company, and The Little Mermaid, before moving into story work where he helped shape classics like The Lion King, Pocahontas, A Bug’s Life, Mulan, Toy Story 2, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. He’s best known as the original creator and co-writer of Cars (2006), bringing his personal story concept to Pixar, where it became one of the studio’s biggest franchises. His later work includes storyboarding on Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie and Disney’s Dumbo (2019), and continued contributions to major animation studios across feature and short-form projects. Also a musician, he’s the longtime frontman of Danish pop band Danseorkestret and a solo recording artist.
Acting credits
Behind the camera
7.0Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters.
Cars
2006
7.1Aura is gifted with magical abilities; she and her friends have many exciting adventures at the academy, but soon Aura learns that the school hatches many dark secrets that she must uncover. Will she be able to unveil the truth?
The Academy of Magic
2020
Evil forces have invaded an isolated island and have targeted Patrick and Susan's grandfather, Mr. Campbell. Guided by Jack, a charming Irish rogue, the siblings end up on a dangerous journey filled with magic and mystery.
Untitled Lani Pixels Project
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5.0The heroes of the Hero Factory must defend Antropolis City against mean intruders!
LEGO Hero Factory: Invasion From Below
2014
7.0The little wooden boy wants to conquer the world with his unfailing imagination and his pencil. In Hollywood he falls into the clutches of ruthless Mr. Strombolo, but is saved by the good fairy in the shape of the Queen of Denmark herself.
The Little Wooden Boy
1999
7.0The little wooden boy wants to conquer the world with his unfailing imagination and his pencil. In Hollywood he falls into the clutches of ruthless Mr. Strombolo, but is saved by the good fairy in the shape of the Queen of Denmark herself.
The Little Wooden Boy
1999
7.0The little wooden boy wants to conquer the world with his unfailing imagination and his pencil. In Hollywood he falls into the clutches of ruthless Mr. Strombolo, but is saved by the good fairy in the shape of the Queen of Denmark herself.
The Little Wooden Boy
1999