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My Take
Ted Elliott is the kind of writer whose name you might not recognize, yet whose movies you've almost certainly loved. Together with Terry Rossio, he shaped Aladdin, The Mask of Zorro, Shrek, and the Pirates of the Caribbean saga, films that defined the popcorn imagination of a generation. What impresses me most is the range: sly comedy, swashbuckling adventure, and heartfelt fantasy all flowed from the same partnership. The Hugo and Nebula recognition confirms his craft is taken seriously even in genre circles. I admire writers who serve the story rather than the spotlight, and Elliott is exactly that quiet kind of craftsman.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ted Elliott
- Name (Japanese)
- テッド・エリオット
- Reading
- てっど・えりおっと
- Born
- July 4, 1961 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Ox
- Origin
- Santa Ana, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film producer / executive producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1993 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
- Nebula Award for Best Script
- Bram Stoker Award for Best Screenplay
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ted Elliott born?
Born July 4, 1961 (age 64).
Where is Ted Elliott from?
Ted Elliott is from Santa Ana, California, United States.
What does Ted Elliott do?
Ted Elliott works as screenwriter, film producer, executive producer.
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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.