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Born on July 20, 1968 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Carlos Saldanha is a film director, painter and animator. As of 2026, Carlos Saldanha is 58 years old. Education on record includes Carmel High School. Recorded honors include Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil) (2018). Credited works include Ice Age, Rio and Gone Nutty.
My Take
Carlos Saldanha is one of those filmmakers whose work made my house laugh long before I learned his name. A Brazilian from Rio de Janeiro, he helped power the Ice Age films, charmed audiences with the manic squirrel Scrat, and poured the color and rhythm of his home city straight onto the screen in Rio. I am convinced that warmth and brightness is unmistakably Brazilian. He rose from animator to director and earned his country's Order of Cultural Merit, but what I value most is the generosity in his films, the constant, sincere wish to delight the viewer.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Carlos Saldanha
- Name (Japanese)
- カルロス・サルダーニャ
- Reading
- かるろす・さるだーにゃ
- Born
- July 20, 1968 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Monkey
- Origin
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Occupation
- film director / painter / animator / screenwriter / voice actor
2. Background
- High school
- Carmel High School
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Ice Age | — | |
| Notable work | Rio | — | |
| Notable work | Gone Nutty | — | |
| Notable work | Ferdinand | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos%20Saldanha
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q518632
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Carlos Saldanha born?
Born July 20, 1968 (age 58).
Where is Carlos Saldanha from?
Carlos Saldanha is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What does Carlos Saldanha do?
Carlos Saldanha works as film director, painter, animator, screenwriter, voice actor.
What is Carlos Saldanha known for?
Notable works include Ice Age, Rio, Gone Nutty.
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