Bonnie Arnold

A trailblazer in the world of animation, Bonnie Arnold is an Academy Award® nominee, a Golden Globe winner, and a prolific film producer whose work spans numerous genres.

Whether in animation or dramatic fiction, Arnold has always been driven to tell stories which resonant, move and delight audiences. This passion for storytelling has taken her into production of every type and scope, and advanced animation as an art form. One of the most respected executives in the animation business, Arnold was elected to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors in May, 2018.

As a producer, Arnold’s range includes the critically acclaimed HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON trilogy, which Arnold has championed the story of Hiccup and Toothless from the beginning and instrumental in bringing the successful franchise to screen combining emotional depth while being ingenious visually. Other producer credits include the pioneering classic TOY STORY, Academy Award® Best Picture winner DANCES WITH WOLVES , the comedy favorite THE ADDAMS FAMILY, and the lauded period drama THE LAST STATION. Her additional animated hits include OVER THE HEDGE and TARZAN. On the studio executive side she oversaw creative development and production for all DreamWorks Animation’s theatrical releases including the recent successes KUNG FU PANDA 3, TROLLS and BOSS BABY.

Amidst the breadth of her career, Arnold has also maintained an interest in educating future generations. She serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board of Boston University’s School of Communications and on the Board of Counselors at USC’s Annenberg School of Communications, as well as being a mentor for the Peter Stark Producing Program at USC.