Matt Danner

Matt Danner
Matt Danner
Occupation	Director; screenwriter; animator; producer; voice actor;
Years active	1997–present

Matt Danner is an American director, screenwriter, animator, producer and voice actor. His credits include work on The Looney Tunes Show, Xiaolin Showdown, Team Hot Wheels, Dan Vs., Gravity Falls, Wander Over Yonder, Legend of the Three Caballeros and the 2018 reboot of Muppet Babies for which he provides the voice of Kermit.[1]

Early life

Danner's initial memory of comedy and cartoon characters was of Kermit the Frog,[2] who he thought was his friend and was talking directly to him.[3]

Danner began his animation career while still in high school.[4]

In 2004, Danner was nominated for an Annie Award for his character design work on Xiaolin Showdown, the animated series that aired on Kids' WB.[5]

In 2018, Danner served as the supervising director on the CG-animated Muppet Babies series, in addition to writing episodes. Danner also supplied the voice of Kermit, Rowlf, Mr. Waldorf, Beaker and Chef.

In 2020, Danner won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program for playing Kermit, Rowlf, Mr. Waldorf, Beaker and Chef on Muppet Babies.

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