Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Writer
Occupations
Screenwriter, Animator, Film director, Television producer, Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Birthplace
Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
Quince Orchard High School
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Biblical Hebrew (יֶרֶד)
Popularity
Tier C -- 26,777 Wikipedia views/month
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Jared Bush is known for writing.
Born in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA (age 51).
Recipient of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Jared Bush has 7 credits in our database.
Studied at Quince Orchard High School.
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Filmography (7)
AWARDS (2)
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Academy Award for Best Animated Feature
2022
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2022
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Biography
Jared Bush (born June 12, 1974) is an American screenwriter, producer, and director who has served as the chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios since 2024. He is best known for co-writing and co-directing the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Zootopia (2016) and its sequel Zootopia 2 (2025), writing the movie Moana (2016), its sequel Moana 2 (2024) and the 2026 upcoming live-action remake, and writing, directing, and winning an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature for the film Encanto (2021), besides co-creating and executive producing the Disney XD animated series Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero. Bush is a graduate of Harvard University.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jared Bush?
Jared Bush is 51 years old, born on .
Where was Jared Bush born?
Jared Bush was born in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA.
What movies or shows has Jared Bush been in?
Jared Bush has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include Frozen III (2027), Moana (2026), Zootopia 2 (2025), Moana 2 (2024), Encanto (2021).
What is Jared Bush known for?
Jared Bush is primarily known as a writer. Jared Bush (born June 12, 1974) is an American screenwriter, producer, and director who has served as the chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios since 2024.…
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