Jared Bush

Jared Bush, born June 12, 1974, outta Gaithersburg, Maryland—yeah, that's on the East Coast, in case you slept through geography—is one of those names that kinda sneaks up on you. He’s not out there posting selfies or making a big scene, but you’ve definitely seen his work if you've watched a Disney flick in the past decade. Writer, producer, storyteller—dude’s fingerprints are all over some of the biggest animated movies lately. Zootopia? That crazy, colorful city with animals running the show? Yep, that’s him. Encanto? With all the magical family drama and catchy songs you can’t get outta your head? Also Jared. And now, Moana 2’s got his name in the credits too—so you know it’s probably gonna be a banger. People in the industry talk about Bush like he’s got this secret recipe for mixing heart, humor, and just enough weirdness to keep stuff fresh. He’s not just churning out sequels or whatever—he actually puts some soul into his scripts. Off the “work” track, Bush is married to Pamela McDonald, and together they've wrangled three kids (probably the toughest gig of all). Not much tabloid drama, no wild scandals—he seems like one of those regular dudes who just happens to be really, really good at making movies that hit you right in the feels. If you’re looking for big animation energy, smart laughs, and a little magic? Odds are, Jared Bush has something to do with it.