Dave Needham Biography: Age, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Movies, Career, Partner, Wiki

David Aloysius Needham, professionally known as Dave Needham, is an English film director, storyboard artist, art director, character designer, animator, and voice actor. He is best recognized for directing the animated feature films The Loud House Movie, No Time to Spy: A Loud House Movie, and Plankton: The Movie.

Before becoming a director, he built an extensive career as a storyboard artist and visual development artist on several acclaimed animated productions.

Dave Needham
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	David Aloysius Needham
Stage Name:	Dave Needham
Born:	June 12, 1985 (age 41 years old)
Place of Birth:	London, England, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	White
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Needham
Occupation:	Film Director, Storyboard Artist, Art Director, Character Designer, Animator, Voice Actor
Net Worth:	$4 million

Early life and education

Dave Needham was born on June 12, 1985, in London, England. He spent his childhood under the care of Mr. and Mrs. Needham, who encouraged his creativity and passion for drawing from an early age. His ethnicity is White, and his religion is Christianity.

Information regarding his siblings has not been publicly documented. During his youth, he developed a strong interest in animation, illustration, and visual storytelling, eventually pursuing a professional career in the animation industry after refining his artistic skills and storyboard techniques.

Career

Dave Needham began his professional career as an animator and storyboard artist, contributing to numerous animated television series before moving into feature films. His early credits included Robotboy, The Amazing World of Gumball, The Fairly OddParents, and The Looney Tunes Show.

He later joined major animation studios, working on successful films such as Penguins of Madagascar, The Boss Baby, Sing, Trolls, The LEGO Batman Movie, and Smallfoot, where he served as Head of Story. His transition into directing came in 2021 with The Loud House Movie, followed by No Time to Spy: A Loud House Movie in 2024 and Plankton: The Movie in 2025.

Alongside directing, he has also provided voice performances and contributed character designs and visual development to numerous animation projects, earning recognition as one of the industry’s accomplished animation filmmakers.

Personal life

Dave Needham, 41 years old, is currently single. There are no verified reports of a marriage, engagement, or publicly known past relationships, and he does not have any children.

Away from filmmaking, he has a strong interest in animation, illustration, storytelling, and visual design, frequently sharing his passion for animated cinema and creative development. His height is unknown.

Net worth

Dave Needham has accumulated a net worth of $4 million USD. His income is generated from directing animated feature films, storyboard artistry, character design, art direction, animation consulting, voice acting, and other creative projects in the film industry.

His work on major studio productions and successful animated films has played a significant role in building his professional reputation and financial success.

Filmography

• Robotboy (2005–2008) – Art Director
• The Amazing World of Gumball (2011–2012) – Storyboard Artist
• The Looney Tunes Show (2012) – Storyboard Artist
• Penguins of Madagascar (2014) – Storyboard Artist
• Sing (2016) – Storyboard Artist
• Trolls (2016) – Additional Story Artist
• The LEGO Batman Movie (2017) – Additional Story Artist
• The Boss Baby (2017) – Storyboard Artist
• Smallfoot (2018) – Head of Story
• The Loud House Movie (2021) – Director
• No Time to Spy: A Loud House Movie (2024) – Director
• Plankton: The Movie (2025) – Director

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