Film Industry Role: Animator and Writer
Nationality: American
Major Works: Brave (2012) and The Prince of Egypt (1998)
Major Awards and Nominations: Best Animated Feature Oscar Winner for Brave
Brenda Chapman is an American animator, screenwriter, storyboard artist, and director. In 1998, she became the first woman to direct an animated film from a major studio, DreamWorks Animation's The Prince of Egypt. In 2012, she co-directed the Disney/Pixar film Brave with Mark Andrews and Steve Purcell, becoming the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.