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Ruben A. Aquino

Visual Effects

3.0 Popularity Jan 01, 1953 (72 years old) Okinawa - Japan

Filipino-Japanese American character animator and supervising animator who formerly worked at Walt Disney Animation Studios. His work has included several Disney characters, including Simba as an adult in The Lion King, Chief Powhatan in Pocahontas, Maurice in Beauty and the Beast, Denahi in Brother...

Biography

Filipino-Japanese American character animator and supervising animator who formerly worked at Walt Disney Animation Studios. His work has included several Disney characters, including Simba as an adult in The Lion King, Chief Powhatan in Pocahontas, Maurice in Beauty and the Beast, Denahi in Brother Bear, Shang in Mulan, and Ursula in The Little Mermaid. In March 2013, it was announced that Aquino had been laid off, as well as 8 other animators who worked at the studio, including Nik Ranieri. His style is easily recognized by his powerful figures and his extremely geometric facial movements. -Wikipedia

Filmography 14

2023
Once Upon a Studio Movie

Animation

2011
Pride of The Lion King Movie

as Himself

2011
Winnie the Pooh Movie

Animation

2009
The Princess and the Frog Movie

Supervising Animator

2009
Waking Sleeping Beauty Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2003
Brother Bear Movie

Supervising Animator

1995
Pocahontas Movie

Supervising Animator

1994
The Lion King Movie

Supervising Animator

1991
Beauty and the Beast Movie

Animation Supervisor

1989
The Little Mermaid Movie

Animation Director

1988
Oliver & Company Movie

Supervising Animator

1988
Mac and Me Movie

Special Effects

1985
The Black Cauldron Movie

Animation

Photos 1

Ruben A. Aquino Photo

Personal Details

Known For Visual Effects
Gender Not specified
Birthday January 01, 1953 (72 years old)
Place of Birth Okinawa - Japan
Also Known As Ruben Azama Aquino
Years Active 1985 - 2023
Popularity 3.0
Career Stats
14 Total Credits
3 Movie Roles
1 Photos