T. Dan Hofstedt
T. Dan Hofstedt’s resume reads like an all-time great list of animated classics. Seven years at Sullivan-Bluth, sixteen years at Disney, nine years at Warner Bros and four at Sony Imageworks, T. Dan’s career has spanned decades where he has worked on both 2D and 3D projects. His foundation is the classic “actor with a pencil” (or a computer), where no matter what the medium is, the emphasis is on character. Returning to Animation after several years serving as Animation Supervisor, T. Dan will be teaching 2D animation workshops.
T. Dan’s Credits
Animaniacs
Green Eggs and Ham
The Lion King
Tarzan
Films
- Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
- Planes: Fire & Rescue
- Planes
- Open Season 3
- The Princess and the Frog
- Open Season 2
- Speed Racer
- Monster House
- Pooh’s Heffalump Movie
- Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas
- The Polar Express
- Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers
- Home on the Range
- Looney Tunes Back in Action
More Films
- Treasure Planet
- Tarzan
- Mulan
- Hercules
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame
- Pocahontas
- A Troll in Central Park
- The Lion King
- Aladdin
- Rock-A-Doodle
- All Dogs Go to Heaven
- Land Before Time
- An American Tail
Short Films / TV Movies
- Lego DC Comics Super Heros
- Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered
- Flash in the Pain
- Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem 3D
- Daffy’s Rhapsody
- I Tawt I Taw a Putty Tat
- VeggieTales: It’s a Meaningful Life
- VeggieTales: Sweetpea Beauty
- The Chubbchubbs Save Xmas
- Mickey’s PhilharMagic
- How to Haunt a House
Television
- Animaniacs
- Green Eggs and Ham
- VeggieTales
- 3-2-1 Penguins!
- Smurfs
What T.Dan’s Students are Saying
I Highly Recommend Him as a Mentor
T.Dan’s lectures and critiques are very clear and full of great information. He always makes sure to have time to answer any questions we have during the lectures. The way he teaches animation helps me to better understand the principles I know and helps me to look at animation differently. I highly recommend him as a mentor.
Casual and Understanding, Which I Appreciate!
So far Mr. Hofstedt’s Q&As have been very enjoyable! He has brought personal work as examples in order to show the animation principles we are learning in action, and his insight on how to approach our weekly assignments has been very helpful so far! His demeanor has been casual and understanding, which I appreciate!
T.Dan Has Been Great!
We’re only a couple of weeks in but T.Dan has been great! He’s shared some awesome stuff from past movies and his critiques are valuable.
Casual and Understanding, Which I Appreciate!
So far Mr. Hofstedt’s Q&As have been very enjoyable! He has brought personal work as examples in order to show the animation principles we are learning in action, and his insight on how to approach our weekly assignments has been very helpful so far! His demeanor has been casual and understanding, which I appreciate!
I Love the Positive Energy and Inspiration
I love the positive energy and inspiration that I get from my mentor.
T.Dan is a Great Mentor
T.Dan is a great mentor. I regret not filling in the mentor survey halfway through the term because I have a lot of nice things to say about him!
I Highly Recommend Him as a Mentor
T.Dan’s lectures and critiques are very clear and full of great information. He always makes sure to have time to answer any questions we have during the lectures. The way he teaches animation helps me to better understand the principles I know and helps me to look at animation differently. I highly recommend him as a mentor.
Casual and Understanding, Which I Appreciate!
So far Mr. Hofstedt’s Q&As have been very enjoyable! He has brought personal work as examples in order to show the animation principles we are learning in action, and his insight on how to approach our weekly assignments has been very helpful so far! His demeanor has been casual and understanding, which I appreciate!
T.Dan Has Been Great!
We’re only a couple of weeks in but T.Dan has been great! He’s shared some awesome stuff from past movies and his critiques are valuable.
Casual and Understanding, Which I Appreciate!
So far Mr. Hofstedt’s Q&As have been very enjoyable! He has brought personal work as examples in order to show the animation principles we are learning in action, and his insight on how to approach our weekly assignments has been very helpful so far! His demeanor has been casual and understanding, which I appreciate!
I Love the Positive Energy and Inspiration
I love the positive energy and inspiration that I get from my mentor.
T.Dan is a Great Mentor
T.Dan is a great mentor. I regret not filling in the mentor survey halfway through the term because I have a lot of nice things to say about him!
Courses Taught By T. Dan
Courses may vary from term to term.
2D Animation for Beginners
6-Week COURSE
LIVE Q&As | 6 Weekly 1-hour Q&As
START DATE | Week of August 11, 2025
PRICE | $899 USD
Master the fundamentals of 2D animation with former Disney Animators Jay Jackson or T. Dan Hofstedt. Jay and T. Dan worked on classic, beloved movies like Aladdin, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Tarzan, and Hercules. Learn from a Disney master and improve your animation skills. Register now.
2D Animation: Walk Cycles & Character Movement
6-Week COURSE
LIVE Q&As | 6 Weekly 1-hour Q&As
START DATE | Week of August 11, 2025
PRICE | $899 USD
Take the next step in your 2D Animation journey and learn to animate exciting and believable character movement. Longtime Disney Animators Jay Jackson or T. Dan Hofstedt will help you bring your characters to life. If you're ready to start, register now.