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Public records list Jeff Fowler as an animator, film director and film producer. Jeff Fowler was born in Normal, Illinois, United States on July 27, 1978. The age as of 2026 is 48. Education on record includes Ringling College of Art and Design.
My Take
Jeff Fowler has my admiration for pulling off one of cinema's trickiest assignments. Trained in animation at Ringling and Oscar-nominated for the short Gopher Broke, he went on to direct the live-action Sonic the Hedgehog films, a genre littered with failures. What impresses me is that he actually listened to the fans, even reworking the design, and turned skepticism into a beloved franchise. Moving from animation into big live-action blockbusters takes real range. To me Fowler embodies the unglamorous craftsmanship of a director who respects both the source material and the audience that loves it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jeff Fowler
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェフ・ファウラー
- Reading
- じぇふ・ふぁうらー
- Born
- July 27, 1978 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Horse
- Origin
- Normal, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- animator / screenwriter / film director / film producer / film screenwriter
2. Background
- University
- Ringling College of Art and Design
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
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 Jeff Fowler born?
Born July 27, 1978 (age 48).
Where is Jeff Fowler from?
Jeff Fowler is from Normal, Illinois, United States.
What does Jeff Fowler do?
Jeff Fowler works as animator, screenwriter, film director, film producer, film screenwriter.
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