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About Brenda Chapman
Brenda Chapman is an American director, writer and actress. Their career spans 12 titles, among them Up (2009), The Lion King (1994) and Brave (2012).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Brenda Chapman is The Little Mermaid (1989); in all, 12 films over 31 years. They have worked as writer in 6, actress in 3, director in 3 and composer in 2. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Up (2009), with 229 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1990s, with 5 titles. The person they have worked with most is Frank Welker, on 5 films, among them The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast.
Latest work
Full filmography (12)- 2020
- 2019
- 2015
- 2012
- 2009
- 2000
- 1999
- 1998
Where to watch Brenda Chapman
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2009
- 1994
- 2012
- 1991
- 1989
- 2019
- 1998
- 2000
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Brenda Chapman films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- The Lion King 1994
- Up 2009
- Beauty and the Beast 1991
- The Little Mermaid 1989
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1996
Family and relationships
- Spouses
- Kevin Lima 1982–present
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Questions about Brenda Chapman
Who is Brenda Chapman's partner?
Brenda Chapman has been married to Kevin Lima since 1982.
What are the best Brenda Chapman films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Brenda Chapman films are The Lion King (1994, 9.1), Up (2009, 8.9) and Beauty and the Beast (1991, 8.8).
How many films and TV shows has Brenda Chapman been in?
MovieNCo lists 12 films for Brenda Chapman, from The Little Mermaid (1989) to Come Away (2020).