Buck Woodall Biography: Everything You Need To Know About The Animator Suing Disney For It's Moana Animation Movie


Buck Woodall, born in the 1970's, is an American animator, producer and director who is known for some of his popular illustrations and movie animations


Buck Woodall, born in the 1970's, is an American animator, producer and director who is known for some of his popular illustrations and movie animations. 

In January 2025, he sued Disney for allegedly copying his idea for its animation movie “Moana.” As part of the lawsuit, Buck requested for $10 billion compensation or 2.5 per cent of Moana's gross revenue.

Here's everything you need to know about Buck Woodall:

  • His real name is Buck Woodall
  • He was born in the 1970's in Hawaii, United States
  • For now, not much is known about his early life and family background
  • He attended The University of New Mexico, in the United States, where he acquired an Associate's degree in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • He also attended the American Film Institute and the Ringling College of Art and Design where he mastered his skill in illustration
  • As an animator, over the years, he has worked with Executive Producers to create true life story animations for both documentaries and live action films
  • He is currently the managing director of Buck Creations, a multimedia production company that offers service in graphic design, web design, photography, fine art, illustration, and film production
  • In January 2025, he filed a lawsuit against Disney for copying his idea for its animation movie “Moana.” According do him, Moana contains elements of a screenplay he wrote for an animated movie years ago titled “Bucky”
  • He is currently suing Disney for $10 billion compensation or 2.5 per cent of Moana's gross revenue.