Johnny Turco

Johnny Turco

Supervisor 3D Character Animator / Senior Storyboard Artist / 21 yrs

Burbank, CA

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Visualization Artist

The Batman (2022)

Storyboard Artist

Best Fiends: The Demon of Sweet Street (2021)

Additional Storyboard Artist / Storyboard Artist

Wolfboy and the Everything Factory (2021)

Visualization Artist

Red Notice (2021)

Animator

Spread the Love (2020)

Visualization Artist

WandaVision (2021)

Storyboard Artist

American Dad! (2005)

Animator

Raising a Rukus (2017)

Additional Animator

Ferdinand (2017)

Sr. Animator

The Book of Life (2014)

Lead Animator

Minions Paradise (2015)

Animator

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012)

Character Animator

Ted (2012)

Animator

Halo: Reach (2010)

Animator

Aliens in the Attic (2009)

Lead Animator

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)

Animator

Garfield (2004)

Animation Lead

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)

Story Artist

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)

Animator

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)

Animator

Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)

Animator

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)

Visual Effects

Shooter (2007)

Animator

The Golden Compass (2007)

Lead Animator

Charlotte's Web (2006)

Character Animator

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)

Animator

Elektra (2005)

CG Artist

Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004)

Visual Effects

Stuart Little 2 (2002)

Animator

Men in Black II (2002)

CG Animator

Scooby-Doo (2002)

Animator

Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001)

Character Animator

Ferdinand the Bull (1936)
Animation Demo Reel 2023
No Luck Lumberjack
Quicksand Quandary
Happy Holidays 2012
Experienced 2d/3d animator and storyboard artist. Looking for senior, lead, or supervisor roles. Love cartoony, but also very experienced in realistic animation.
Work History

  • Head of Animation

    Volley

    December 2024 - September 2025

  • Sr. Animator

    Brazen Animation

    June 2024 - July 2024
    Dallas, Texas, United States · Remote

  • Storyboard Artist / Cinematic animator

    Velan Studios

    October 2024 - Present

  • Freelance Animator

    VisualCreatures

    August 2023 - September 2023
    Los Angeles, California, United States · Remote

    Animator for short animation pitch piece.

  • Animation Consultant

    Portalis AI

    April 2024 - July 2024
    Austin, TX · Remote

  • President/Founder

    AnimationRX, LLC

    August 2023 - Present
    Burbank, California, United States · On-site

    Animation and storyboard consulting services for feature animation, TV, steaming, social media, and games.

    Provide a platform for artist-driven AI integrations

  • animation consultant

    Joyride Games

    April 2023 - October 2024

    - Develop animation style for Tik Tok short campaign
    -Supervise small team of animators
    - Work with writing and concept on storyboard

  • Freelance Storyboard Artist

    Moonbug Entertainment

    May 2023 - July 2023
    Los Angeles, California, United States · Remote

  • Storyboard Artist

    Nickelodeon Animation Studio

    June 2022 - February 2023
    Burbank, California, United States

  • Storyboard Artist

    Warner Bros. Animation

    August 2021 - May 2022
    Burbank, California, United States

    Storyboard artist on “Wings of Fire”

  • Sr. Animator

    Jam City

    June 2021 - August 2021
    Los Angeles

  • Storyboard Artist

    Seriously Digital Entertainment

    March 2021 - April 2021
    Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

  • Sr. Previs Artist

    The Third Floor

    April 2021 - June 2021
    Los Angeles, California, United States

  • Storyboard Artist

    Bento Box Entertainment

    September 2020 - February 2021
    Burbank, CA

  • Storyboard Artist

    Fox TV Animation

    December 2019 - September 2020
    Los Angeles, CA

  • Storyboard Artist

    Fox TV Animation

    October 2018 - November 2019
    Los Angeles, CA

  • Storyboard Artist

    Fox TV

    October 2017 - October 2018
    Los Angeles

  • Storyboard Artist

    Fox Animation Studios

    January 2017 - August 2017
    Los Angeles, CA

    Storyboard work on "American Dad"

  • Animator

    The Third Floor

    June 2016 - December 2016

  • Finals Animator/ Previs Artist

    The Third Floor

    June 2016 - December 2016
    Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Character Animator

    Blue Sky Studios

    January 2016 - June 2016
    Greenwich, CT

    Preproduction animation on "Ferdinand"

  • Lead Animator

    Electronic Arts

    June 2014 - January 2016
    salt lake city, utah

    Animation and story work on "Minions Paradise" mobile game

  • Senior Animator

    Reel FX

    April 2013 - May 2014
    Dallas, TX

    Animating fast-paced and difficult comedic scenes.

  • Animator

    Tippett Studio

    January 2013 - February 2013
    Berkeley

  • Animator

    Tippett Studio

    October 2011 - August 2012
    Berkeley, CA


    Animated on Ted and Twilight: Breaking Dawn pt. 2

  • 3D Story Artist

    Lucasfilm Animation

    June 2010 - October 2011
    Nicasio, CA


    Collaborated in the story process for "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" TV series. Created 3D story boards/ PreVis using proprietary software.

  • Animator

    House of Moves

    April 2010 - May 2010
    Marina Del Rey


    Helped clean and finalize mo-cap animation for Halo 4 cinematics

  • Lead Animator

    Rhythm & Hues Studios

    November 2000 - October 2009


    - Animated on:
    * Alvin and the Chipmunks 2
    * Alvin and the Chipmunks
    * Aliens in the Attic
    * The Mummy 3
    * A Night at the Museum 2
    * Charlotte's Web
    * The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
    * Golden Compass
    * Garfield
    * Scooby Doo 2
    * Scooby Doo

  • Animation Intern

    Pixar

    June 2000 - August 2000
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Education

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Character Animation

    CalArts

    1996 - 2000