Steve O'Connell

Steve O'Connell (born August 9, 1961) is an American film and television producer, known for creating Frenzy Animation, and producing various films.

Early life
Steve O'Connell was born in San Diego, California, the oldest of five children to David O'Connell (1951-2014), John O'Connell (1941-2009), Henry O'Connell (1929-2005) and Robert O'Connell (1919-2009). He moved to Los Angeles in 1971.

Career
His career experience began when he was 18 as associate producer of Time-Life Animation. He stayed until 1983, when he moved to Universal Studios as head of animation. O'Connell oversaw the development of films like We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story and Balto. He left Universal in 1996, as Michael Wildshill took over duties as head of animation. He started Frenzy Animation, of which he still works today. He hired Marcus Crawford to join the studio. The first feature Frenzy produced is The Princess and the Pied Piper. He remained president of Frenzy today.