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My Take
What draws me to Tomm Moore is his refusal to chase Hollywood's scale. From Kilkenny, with Cartoon Saloon, he turned Irish myth and Celtic line-work into films that beat far bigger studios on feeling alone. In an era where computers can render anything, he kept the warmth of the hand-drawn frame, and his 2015 European Film Award felt earned rather than awarded. I admire artists who dig into their own roots instead of imitating trends, and Moore is exactly that kind of maker. His Newry origins and folklore sensibility give his work a rootedness most animation simply lacks.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tomm Moore
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・ムーア
- Reading
- とむ・むーあ
- Born
- January 7, 1977 (age 49)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Snake
- Origin
- Newry, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / animator / screenwriter / painter / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- St Kieran's College
Awards & achievements
- 2015 European Film Award for Best Animated Feature Film
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tomm Moore born?
Born January 7, 1977 (age 49).
Where is Tomm Moore from?
Tomm Moore is from Newry, United Kingdom.
What does Tomm Moore do?
Tomm Moore works as film director, animator, screenwriter, painter, composer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
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.