Ted Ty
Head of character animators
Ted Ty
Ted Ty is the Global Head of Character Animation at DNEG Animation, bringing over 30 years of experience in feature animation and extensive expertise in both 2D and 3D animation. Throughout his career, he has contributed to more than 20 animated feature films.
A graduate of the CalArts Character Animation program, Ted began his career at Walt Disney Feature Animation, where he spent over a decade working under legendary animators including Mark Henn, Ruben Aquino, and James Baxter. During his time at Disney, he worked on acclaimed films such as The Lion King, Mulan, and Lilo & Stitch, serving as Lead Animator on the latter.
He later joined DreamWorks Animation, where he helped bring to life major CG features including Kung Fu Panda, Puss in Boots, Rise of the Guardians, and How to Train Your Dragon 2.
Passionate about animation education, Ted taught as a senior animation instructor at CalArts for five consecutive years. He is also a Master Teacher and National Panelist for the YoungArts Foundation, a regular lecturer at CTN Expo, and has spoken at animation events and conferences around the world
TED TY & ALESSANDRA SORRENTINO
Nemoland April 2026
Two artists who led students to discover the secrets of animated scenes and understand the characters’ minds.





















