May 18, 2026 / 04:20 PM ISTByNaveen

Jared Bush

ScreenwriterDirectorProducer

Born : 12/06/1974

Birth Place : Gaithersburg, Maryland, U.S.

Spouse : Pamela McDonald

Children : 3 Children's

Biography:

American director Jared Bush, who was born on June 12, 1974, has been Walt Disney Animation Studios’ chief creative officer since 2024.[1] Zootopia (2016), its sequel Zootopia 2 (2025), and Encanto (2021), the latter of which earned an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, are the animated films he co-wrote and co-directed. The screenplays for Moana (2016), its follow-up Moana 2 (2024), and its forthcoming live-action version in 2026 were also written by him. Additionally, from 2014 to 2017, he co-created and executive produced the Disney XD animated series Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero.

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Name	Jared Bush
Also Known as	Jared Bush
Date of Birth	12/06/1974
Current Residence	Gaithersburg, Maryland, U.S.
Religion	Christian
Nationality	British
Height	177 CM
Spouse	Pamela McDonald
Children	3 Children's
Educational Qualification	Graduated
College (s)	Harvard University (AB)