Robert Schooley is an American
screenwriter
A screenplay writer (also called screenwriter, scriptwriter, scribe or scenarist) is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media, such as films, television programs and video games, are based.
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,
television writer
A screenplay writer (also called screenwriter, scriptwriter, scribe or scenarist) is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media, such as films, television programs and video games, are based.
...
and
television producer
A television producer is a person who oversees one or more aspects of video production on a television show, television program. Some producers take more of an executive role, in that they conceive new programs and pitch them to the television net ...
. He and
Mark McCorkle
Mark McCorkle (born August 1961) is an American screenwriter, television writer and television producer. Among others, he is co-creator of the popular Disney animated series, '' Kim Possible''. He frequently collaborates with fellow writer Bob Sc ...
are the creators of the 2002 animated television series ''
Kim Possible
''Kim Possible'' is an American animated action comedy-adventure television series created by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle for Disney Channel. The title character is a teenage girl tasked with fighting crime on a regular basis while coping wi ...
'', which aired on
Disney Channel
Disney Channel, sometimes known as simply Disney, is an American pay television channel that serves as the flagship property of Disney Branded Television, a unit of the Disney General Entertainment Content division of The Walt Disney Compan ...
. He was also an executive producer of the series, as well as having written scripts for several episodes.
He has worked on several
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation LLC (DWA, also known as DreamWorks Animation Studios and simply known as DreamWorks) is an American animation studio that produces animated films and television programs and is a subsidiary of Universal Pictures, a division ...
shows, including ''
The Penguins of Madagascar
''The Penguins of Madagascar'' is an American computer-animated television series co-produced by DreamWorks Animation and Nickelodeon. It stars nine characters from DreamWorks' animated film ''Madagascar'': the penguins Skipper ( Tom McGrath) ...
'', ''
Monsters vs. Aliens
''Monsters vs. Aliens'' is a 2009 American 3D computer-animated monster comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film was directed by Conrad Vernon and Rob Letterman from a screenplay written by L ...
'', and ''
All Hail King Julien
''All Hail King Julien'' is an American computer-animated 3D streaming television series. It stars King Julien, Maurice, and Mort from the DreamWorks Animation animated film ''Madagascar'' franchise and takes place in Madagascar before the even ...
''. He also wrote a book called "''Liar of Kudzu''" with McCorkle. He comes from
Levittown, Pennsylvania
Levittown is a census-designated place (CDP) and planned community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The population was 52,983 at the 2010 census. It is above sea level. Though not a ...
. From 2017 to 2021, he and McCorkle produced ''
Big Hero 6: The Series'', which aired on
Disney XD
Disney XD is an American pay television channel owned by the Disney Branded Television and Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution units of The Walt Disney Company. The channel is aimed primarily at older children ages six to eleven years ...
and
Disney Channel
Disney Channel, sometimes known as simply Disney, is an American pay television channel that serves as the flagship property of Disney Branded Television, a unit of the Disney General Entertainment Content division of The Walt Disney Compan ...
.
He has written screenplays for films like ''
Aladdin: The Return of Jafar'', ''
Aladdin and the King of Thieves
''Aladdin and the King of Thieves'' is a 1996 American direct-to-video animated musical fantasy adventure film produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. It is the second sequel to the 1992 film ''Aladdin'', and serves as the final chapter and ...
'', ''
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride'', ''
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins'', ''
Sky High'' and ''
Hotel for Dogs
''Hotel for Dogs'' (1971) is a children's novel by Lois Duncan. It was adapted into a film of the same name by Nickelodeon Movies for DreamWorks Pictures, released on January 16, 2009. When the book was originally released in 1971, Andi's name ...
''.
Filmography
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Maxie's World
''Maxie's World'' is a 1987 American animated children's television program produced by DIC Animation City. Distributed by Claster Television and Saban International and originally aired in first-run syndication in the United States from Septemb ...
'' - sound department (1987)
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The Real Ghostbusters
''The Real Ghostbusters'' is an American animated television series, a spin-off/sequel of the 1984 comedy film ''Ghostbusters''. The series ran from September 13, 1986, to October 5, 1991, and was produced by Columbia Pictures Television and DI ...
'' - producer, sound department (1988-1990)
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ALF Tales
''ALF Tales'' is a 30-minute Saturday morning animated series that aired on NBC from September 10, 1988, to December 9, 1989. The show is a spin-off of '' ALF: The Animated Series'' which featured characters from that series playing various char ...
'' - sound department (1988)
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A.L.F.'' - sound department (1988-1989)
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C.O.P.S.
''COPS'' (''Central Organization of Police Specialists'') is a 1988 animated television series released by DIC Animation City, and distributed by Claster Television. The series focuses on a team of highly trained police officers tasked with pro ...
'' - producer, sound department (1988-1989)
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The New Adventures of Beany and Cecil
''The New Adventures of Beany and Cecil'' was a very short-lived revival of Bob Clampett's ''Beany and Cecil''. It was produced in 1988 by DIC Animation City. Only five half-hour episodes aired out of the thirteen in production during its origin ...
'' - sound department (1988)
*''G.I. Joe: Operation Dragonfire'' (1989)
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Ring Raiders
''Ring Raiders'' is a 1989 animated television series based on a 1980s toy line made by Matchbox. The series began with a two-hour special by DIC Enterprises, followed by one week of five half-hour episodes syndicated by Bohbot Communications.
...
'' - casting director (1989)
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Captain N: The Game Master'' - sound department (1989)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' is an American media franchise created by the comic book artists Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. It follows Leonardo (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Leonardo, Michelangelo (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Miche ...
'' - producer (1989)
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The Karate Kid (TV series)
''The Karate Kid'' is a 1989 American animated children's television series which debuted on NBC's Saturday morning lineup. It starred Joey Dedio, Robert Ito, and Janice Kawaye. It is based on the ''Karate Kid'' series of films, and was produced ...
'' - sound department (1989)
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Camp Candy
''Camp Candy'' is a 1989-1992 animated television series produced by DIC Animation City, Saban Entertainment and Worldvision Enterprises, in association with Frostbacks Productions, with comedian John Candy providing the voice for an animated vers ...
'' - sound department (1989)
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New Kids on the Block
New Kids on the Block (also initialized as NKOTB) is an American boy band from Dorchester, Massachusetts. The band consists of brothers Jonathan and Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood. New Kids on the Block enjoy ...
'' - producer, (1989)
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The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' is an American live-action/animated television series airing from September 4 to November 30, 1989, on syndication. The series is based on the video games ''Super Mario Bros.'' and '' Super Mario Bros. 2'' by ...
'' - sound department (1989)
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Little Golden Book Land
''Little Golden Book Land'' is an animated syndicated special produced by DIC Animation City and Western Publishing Company in 1989. The special stars many popular characters from the Little Golden Books, a beloved children's book series. It wa ...
'' - sound department (1989)
*''
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
''Captain Planet and the Planeteers'' is an American animated environmentalist superhero television series created by Barbara Pyle and Ted Turner and developed by Pyle, Nicholas Boxer, Thom Beers, Andy Heyward, Robby London, Bob Forward and Cas ...
'' - producer, sound department (1990-1991)
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Swamp Thing
The Swamp Thing is a superhero in American comic books published by DC Comics. A humanoid/plant elemental List of swamp monsters, creature, created by writer Len Wein and artist Bernie Wrightson, the Swamp Thing has had several humanoid or mo ...
'' (1991)
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Goof Troop
''Goof Troop'' is an American animated sitcom television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. The series focuses on the relationship between single father Goofy and his son, Max, as well as their neighbors Pete and his family. C ...
'' - producer (1992)
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Bonkers'' (1993)
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The Return of Jafar
''The Return of Jafar'' (sometimes marketed as ''Aladdin: The Return of Jafar'' on re-release) is a 1994 American direct-to-video animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Television. It is the first sequel to the 1992 fi ...
'' - screenwriter (1994)
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Aladdin: The Series'' - story editor (1994)
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Aladdin and the King of Thieves
''Aladdin and the King of Thieves'' is a 1996 American direct-to-video animated musical fantasy adventure film produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. It is the second sequel to the 1992 film ''Aladdin'', and serves as the final chapter and ...
'' - screenwriter (1996)
*''Great Minds Think 4 Themselves'' - writer (1997)
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The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride'' - screenwriter (1998)
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Disney's Hercules'' - writer, producer (1998-1999)
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Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins'' - screenwriter, producer (2000)
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Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
''Buzz Lightyear of Star Command'' is an American animated science fiction action-adventure comedy television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation and co-produced by Pixar Animation Studios. It serves as a spin-off of the ''Toy Sto ...
'' - writer, producer (2000-2001)
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Kim Possible
''Kim Possible'' is an American animated action comedy-adventure television series created by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle for Disney Channel. The title character is a teenage girl tasked with fighting crime on a regular basis while coping wi ...
'' - co-creator, executive producer, writer, lyrics (1 episode) (2002-2007)
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Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time'' - executive producer (2003)
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Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama'' - screenwriter, executive producer, story editor (2005)
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Sky High'' - screenwriter (2005)
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Enchanted -'' uncredited rewrite (2007)
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Hotel for Dogs
''Hotel for Dogs'' (1971) is a children's novel by Lois Duncan. It was adapted into a film of the same name by Nickelodeon Movies for DreamWorks Pictures, released on January 16, 2009. When the book was originally released in 1971, Andi's name ...
'' - screenwriter (2009)
*''
The Penguins of Madagascar
''The Penguins of Madagascar'' is an American computer-animated television series co-produced by DreamWorks Animation and Nickelodeon. It stars nine characters from DreamWorks' animated film ''Madagascar'': the penguins Skipper ( Tom McGrath) ...
'' - writer, executive producer (2009-2015)
*''
Monsters vs. Aliens
''Monsters vs. Aliens'' is a 2009 American 3D computer-animated monster comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film was directed by Conrad Vernon and Rob Letterman from a screenplay written by L ...
'' - writer, executive producer (2013-2014)
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Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast
''Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast'' is a 2015 American computer-animated fantasy film directed by Steve Loter. It is the sixth and final installment in the ''Tinker Bell'' film series, based on the character Tinker Bell from J. M. B ...
'' - screenwriter (2014)
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All Hail King Julien
''All Hail King Julien'' is an American computer-animated 3D streaming television series. It stars King Julien, Maurice, and Mort from the DreamWorks Animation animated film ''Madagascar'' franchise and takes place in Madagascar before the even ...
'' - executive consultant: season 1 (2014)
*''
Big Hero 6: The Series'' - co-developer, executive producer (2017–2021)
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Kim Possible
''Kim Possible'' is an American animated action comedy-adventure television series created by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle for Disney Channel. The title character is a teenage girl tasked with fighting crime on a regular basis while coping wi ...
'' - screenwriter, executive producer, based on TV series (2019)
External links
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*https://twitter.com/bob_schooley
References
American male screenwriters
American television producers
American television writers
Nickelodeon people
Walt Disney Animation Studios people
DreamWorks Animation people
Living people
Place of birth missing (living people)
Year of birth missing (living people)
American male television writers
Primetime Emmy Award winners
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