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<p>Bradley Raymond is an American <a href="/biography/bradley-raymond">animation director</a> and storyboard artist, best known for directing "The Lion King 1½" and several entries in the "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinker_Bell_(film)">Tinker Bell</a>" movie series.</p>

<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>

<p>Bradley Raymond was born on July 24, 1960. While there is limited public information about his early life and education, his career in animation began in the early 1990s, marking the beginning of a noteworthy presence in the industry.</p>

<h2>Career Beginnings and Storyboard Work</h2>

<p>Raymond began his career in animation in 1993, working as a storyboard artist on the television series "Bonkers" for the episode titled "O Cartoon! My Cartoon!" He then contributed storyboard work for the complete 13-episode run of "The All-New Dennis the Menace" television series. The episodes included titles such as "Dennis the Genius," "Wish You Weren’t Here," "Mom’s Helper/Battle of the Bonding," "Pig Out/Yankee Doodle Dennis," and "The Fortune Fix."</p>

<p>In the same year, he worked as a storyboard artist for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Bluth">Don Bluth</a>’s animated feature film "Thumbelina." His early work in storyboarding established him as a versatile artist capable of working across both television and feature-length productions.</p>

<h2>Work in Television Animation</h2>

<p>In 1994, Raymond contributed to the animated "Aladdin" television series. He served as a storyboard revision artist for several episodes, including "Egg-stra Protection," "The Spice is Right," "Strike Up the Sand," and "Much Abu About Somethin’." Additionally, he worked as a storyboard artist on episodes such as "Genie Hunt," "Smells Like Trouble," and "Snowman is an Island."</p>

<p>He also worked on the Disney animated series "Quack Pack" in 1996, storyboarding the episode "Stunt Double or Nothing." The following year, in 1997, he joined the animation department as a storyboard artist for the Warner Bros. film "Cats Don’t Dance" and served as an assistant animator for the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Bluth">Don Bluth</a> project "A Troll in Central Park."</p>
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<h2>Animation Director and Key Achievements</h2>

<p>Bradley Raymond made his directorial debut with the direct-to-video sequel "Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World" in 1998. He continued with other directorial projects, including "Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas" (1999) and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame II" (2002).</p>

<p>His breakthrough came in 2004 when he directed "The Lion King 1½," a successful midquel offering a comedic retelling of the original through the lens of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timon_&_Pumbaa_(TV_series)">Timon and Pumbaa</a>. Raymond later directed several films in the "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinker_Bell_(film)">Tinker Bell</a>" series, including "Tinker Bell" (2008), "Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue" (2010), and the TV special "Pixie Hollow Games" (2011).</p>

<h2>Writing and Creative Contributions</h2>

<p>In addition to directing, Raymond contributed to storytelling across various projects. He served as a writer on the aforementioned "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinker_Bell_(film)">Tinker Bell</a>" films and participated in the story development process for other Disneytoon Studios projects. His roles extended to dialogue director for "The Lion King 1½" and story consultant for "Pooh’s Heffalump Movie."</p>

<p>He was also part of the senior creative team on later entries in the Disney Fairies and Planes franchises, including "Secret of the Wings" (2012), "The Pirate Fairy" (2014), and "Planes: Fire & Rescue" (2014). These projects showcased Raymond’s continued impact on family-oriented animated storytelling.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Philanthropy</h2>

<p>Contrary to previous reports, Bradley Raymond is not married to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soledad_O'Brien">broadcast journalist</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soledad_O'Brien">Soledad O’Brien</a>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soledad_O'Brien">Soledad O’Brien</a> is married to Brad Raymond, an investment banker. The two co-founded the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soledad_O'Brien">Soledad O’Brien</a> and Brad Raymond Foundation, which supports young women through mentoring, education funding, and development opportunities. This foundation should not be mistakenly attributed to the animation director Bradley Raymond.</p>

<p>There is limited public information available regarding Bradley Raymond’s personal life, including his marital status and family, as he maintains a low profile outside of his professional career.</p>

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