Rob Minkoff Bio: Movies, Net Worth, TV Shows, Wife, Children, Instagram, Age, Parents, Height

Rob Minkoff is an American filmmaker renowned for his contributions to both animated and live-action cinema.

He gained prominence as the co-director of Disney’s The Lion King (1994), a film that achieved global success.

Beyond animation, Minkoff has directed live-action features such as Stuart Little (1999), The Haunted Mansion (2003), and The Forbidden Kingdom (2008).

Profile

• Full name: Robert Ralph Minkoff
• Date of birth: August 11, 1962
• Age: 63 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Palo Alto, California, USA
• State of origin: California
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Director, producer, animator
• Height: 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
• Parents: Father: Jack Robert Minkoff (1922–1998), Mother: Tola Fay Minkoff (née Stebel)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Crystal Kung Minkoff (married on September 29, 2007)
• Children: Son: Max Minkoff, Daughter: Zoe Minkoff
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Jewish
• Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
• Net worth: $30 million

Early Life and Education

Rob Minkoff was born on August 11, 1962, in Palo Alto, California. He was raised in a Jewish family by his parents, Jack Robert Minkoff and Tola Fay Minkoff. During his teenage years, Minkoff developed a keen interest in animation after discovering The Art of Walt Disney by Christopher Finch. This book ignited his passion for the art form.

He attended Palo Alto High School and later enrolled in the Character Animation program at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) in the early 1980s. During his studies, Minkoff met and was mentored by renowned animator Chuck Jones, which significantly influenced his career path.

Personal Life

In 2003, Rob Minkoff met Crystal Kung at a party held in his office. Their first date was attending the premiere of Finding Nemo. On Valentine’s Day in 2006, Minkoff proposed to Crystal, and they married on September 29, 2007.

The couple has two children: a son named Max and a daughter named Zoe. Crystal Kung Minkoff has appeared as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, bringing additional public attention to their family life.

Career

Rob Minkoff‘s career began with an internship at Walt Disney Productions in 1982, where he was mentored by veteran animator Eric Larson.

He worked as an in-between artist on The Black Cauldron (1985) and served as a supervising animator for The Great Mouse Detective (1986). Minkoff contributed character designs for The Brave Little Toaster (1987) and co-wrote the song Good Company for Oliver & Company (1988).

His work as a character animator on The Little Mermaid (1989) further showcased his talents. Minkoff‘s directorial debut came with the Roger Rabbit short films Tummy Trouble (1989) and Roller Coaster Rabbit (1990). He co-directed The Lion King (1994) alongside Roger Allers, a film that became a landmark in animated cinema.

Following this success, Minkoff directed live-action and mixed-media films, including Stuart Little (1999) and its sequel Stuart Little 2 (2002), The Haunted Mansion (2003), and The Forbidden Kingdom (2008). He returned to animation with Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014) and co-directed Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022).

Net Worth

Rob Minkoff‘s net worth is estimated to be $30 million. His wealth is primarily derived from his extensive career in film direction and production.

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Filmography

• The Black Cauldron (1985)
• The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
• The Brave Little Toaster (1987)
• Oliver & Company (1988)
• The Little Mermaid (1989)
• Tummy Trouble (1989)
• Roller Coaster Rabbit (1990)
• The Lion King (1994)
• Stuart Little (1999)
• Stuart Little 2 (2002)
• The Haunted Mansion (2003)
• The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)
• Flypaper (2011)
• Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)
• Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022)