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Darla Anderson
Producer at Netflix
Darla Kay Anderson is an accomplished American film producer who currently works at Netflix.2 Born on October 22, 1968, she has had a notable career in the animation industry.1
Career Highlights
Pixar Years: Anderson joined Pixar Animation Studios in 1993 and worked there as a prolific and renowned producer until 2018.3 During her time at Pixar, she produced several highly successful animated films, including:
Her work on "Toy Story 3" earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture and a win for Best Animated Feature in 2011.1
Awards and Achievements: Anderson's productions have garnered numerous accolades, including:
- A Golden Satellite Award for "A Bug's Life"
- BAFTA awards for "A Bug's Life" and "Monsters, Inc."
- A Producer's Guild Award for "Cars"
- An Academy Award for "Coco"16
In 2008, the Guinness Book of World Records recognized Anderson as having the highest average movie gross for a producer at $221 million per movie.1
Netflix Partnership
In January 2019, Anderson signed a multi-year development deal with Netflix.56 Under this agreement, she is developing and producing new animated and live-action projects for the streaming platform.5 This move came shortly after her departure from Pixar, marking a significant shift in her career.6
Anderson's expertise in producing critically acclaimed and commercially successful animated films makes her a valuable asset to Netflix as they continue to expand their original content offerings.7
