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Also known as Jennifer Michelle Lee, Jennifer Michelle Rebecchi

American film director (born 1971)

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Jennifer Michelle Lee is an American film director, screenwriter, actor, and animator. Born on October 22, 1971, in East Providence, she holds United States citizenship and resides in the San Fernando Valley. Her education includes studies at the University of New Hampshire and Columbia University. Lee began her professional work period in 2004.

Her notable works include *Wreck-It Ralph*, *Frozen*, and *Wish*. She has received an Annie Award and an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Additionally, she has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical. Lee speaks, writes, and signs in English.

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Person · Open Library

Works
84

Top works

  • Frank Lloyd Wright
  • Rapunzel
  • Thorns, Horns, and Crescent Moons
  • Fairy Tales
  • Collect your thoughts

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Film & TV

Writing · Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Jennifer Michelle Lee (born Rebecchi; October 22, 1971) is an American filmmaker and playwright. She served as the chief creative officer (CCO) of Walt Disney Animation Studios from 2018 to 2024, before stepping down to return to full-time filmmaking. She is best known as the writer and one of the directors of Frozen (2013) and its sequel Frozen 2 (2019), the former of which earned her an Academy…

Known for

  • Disney+ Insider World of Frozen — Herself2026
  • Iwájú: A Day Ahead — Self2024
  • Into the Unknown: Making Frozen II — Self2020
  • Behind the Magic: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs — Herself2015
  • The Story of Frozen: Making a Disney Animated Classic — Self2014
  • Scorpion — Agent Marchand2014
  • Frozen — Queen / Additional Voices (voice)2013

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
1,871
Total plays
10,945

Tags

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1- Jennifer Lee is Mery Lanzafame. She teamed up with Garabello to release the single "Gimme More". 2- Jennifer Lee is a Canadian artist produced by Joe La Greca, and Louis Toteda. Single: «Coming Out Of Hiding» 3- Jennifer Lee is member of TokiMonsta. 4- Jennifer Lee offers up a voice for the new generation of the Tori Amos and Fiona Apple formula--"the girl and her piano," with her own unique sound. Her debut album, "beyond the frame," is a body of work comprised of thrusting piano-driven

via Last.fm · Jennifer Lee

Key facts

Born
Jennifer Michelle Rebecchi , ( 1971-10-22 ) October 22, 1971 (age 54) , Providence, Rhode Island , U.S.
Education
University of New Hampshire ( BA ), Columbia University ( MFA )
Occupations
Screenwriter film director film producer playwright
Years active
2004–present
Employer
Walt Disney Animation Studios (2011–present)
Spouses
Robert Joseph Monn ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. May 30, 1999</span>"}]]}'>1999 , divorced ) ​ Alfred Molina ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 2021 ) ​
Awards
Academy Award for Best Animated Feature , Frozen (2013)

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Wikidata facts

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Given name
Michelle
Family name
Lee
Gender
female
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
East Providence
Occupation
writer
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Notable work
Wish
Field of work
animated film
Image
Jennifer Lee (cropped).jpg
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date of birth
1971-10-22
Commons category
Jennifer Michelle Lee
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start of work period
2004-00-00
social media followers
22349
writing language
English language
birth name
Jennifer Michelle Rebecchi
name in native language
Jennifer Lee
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Encyclopedic overview

Jennifer Michelle Lee (born Jennifer Michelle Rebecchi; October 22, 1971) is an American filmmaker and playwright. She served as the chief creative officer (CCO) of Walt Disney Animation Studios from 2018 to 2024, before stepping down to return to full-time filmmaking. She is best known as the writer and one of the directors of Frozen (2013) and its sequel Frozen 2 (2019), the former of which earned her an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Besides being the first female CCO of Walt Disney Animation Studios, Lee was the first female director of a Walt Disney Animation Studios feature film and the first female director of two feature films that each earned more than $1 billion in gross box office revenue.

Early life

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