Photo: Simon Dall'Aglio / CC BY-SA 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Molina is the kind of creative force I find quietly fascinating: a writer, lyricist, storyboard artist, and director rolled into one. Coming out of CalArts and rising through Pixar, he co-wrote and co-directed Coco, a film whose emotional precision still floors me. What impresses me most is that his name rarely tops a marquee, yet his fingerprints are on some of the most heartfelt animation of the era. Earning an Academy Award nomination for Elio confirms he is no mere collaborator but a genuine author. I admire artists who let the work, not the spotlight, speak for them.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Adrian Molina
- Name (Japanese)
- エイドリアン・モリーナ
- Reading
- えいどりあん・もりーな
- Born
- August 23, 1985 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Ox
- Origin
- Yuba City, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- screenwriter / story artist / lyricist / film director / animator
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Coco | — |
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrian%20Molina
Frequently asked questions
When was Adrian Molina born?
Born August 23, 1985 (age 40).
Where is Adrian Molina from?
Adrian Molina is from Yuba City, California, United States.
What does Adrian Molina do?
Adrian Molina works as screenwriter, story artist, lyricist, film director, animator.
What is Adrian Molina known for?
Notable works include Coco.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.