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Shrek (2001) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The film stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow. In the film, an embittered ogre named Shrek (Myers) finds his home in the swamp overrun by fairy tale creatures banished by the obsessive ruler Lord Farquaad (Lithgow).
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Cameron Diaz. Princess Fiona (voice) John Lithgow. Lord Farquaad (voice) Vincent Cassel. Monsieur Hood (voice) Peter Dennis. Ogre Hunter (voice) Clive Pearse. Ogre Hunter (voice) Jim Cummings. Captain of Guards (voice) Bobby Block. Baby Bear (voice) Chris Miller. Geppetto / Magic Mirror (voice) Cody Cameron. Pinocchio / Three Pigs (voice)
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Shrek (Mike Myers) leads a solitary life in his swamp. A group of peasants gathers in front of his house with the goal of hunting down the ogre in return for bounty. He scares them away, however, and as they leave, he notices they dropped a wanted poster offering a reward for capturing fairytale creatures. The next day he goes out into the nearby w...
Mike Myers as ShrekEddie Murphy as DonkeyCameron Diaz as Princess FionaJohn Lithgow as Lord FarquaadThe idea for a film based off the original Shrek!book was first thought of by Steven Spielberg, whom before the founding of DreamWorks bought the rights to the film in 1991. The film would be traditionally animated and cast Bill Murray as Shrek, Steve Martin as Donkey, and Robin Williams in an undisclosed role. Due to the closure of Spielberg's ani...
Despite a troubled production, with many considering it a failure in the making, the film was critically acclaimed upon release and was a box office success. It was cited as an animated film worthy of adult interest, with many adult-oriented jokes and themes, but a simple enough plot and humor to appeal to children. Along with its success, it helpe...
Roger Ebert praised the film, giving it four stars out of a possible four and describing it as "jolly and wicked, filled with sly in-jokes and yet somehow possessing a heart".USA Today's Susan Wloszczyna praised Eddie Murphy's performance, stating it "gives the comic performance of his career, aided by sensational digital artistry, as he brays for the slightly neurotic...Richard Schickel of Timealso enjoyed Murphy's role, stating "No one has ever made a funnier jackass of himself than Murphy."Peter Rainer of New York magazineliked the script, also stating "The animation, directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, is often on the same wriggly, giggly level as the script, although the m...During the film's post-production, the filmmakers allegedly outlined four sequels to follow. However, only a second installment was seriously considered at the time. Interestingly, a Shrek sequel was going to happen regardless of the film's box office success. If Shrek was profitable, the follow-up would receive a theatrical release, but if it bomb...
I'm a Believer— Smash Mouth - the end of the film when Shrek and Fiona get married and go on their honeymoon in the next movie.Like Wow!— Leslie Carter- the third song in the end creditsIn 2001, Shrek, Monsters Inc., and Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius were the first films nominated at the Academy Awards for "Best Animated Feature."Eddie Murphy become the first person nominated for "Best Supporting Actor" at the BAFTA for a voice performance.During production, John Lithgow was the only main actor to explore the inner workings of the studio- seeing the many departments in person and being awestruck at the process.When Fiona is in the cave, she can slightly be seen in her ogre form- with the fire's light obscuring her green skin.The film has since received many awards and nominations following its release. The following are just the most notable ones.
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May 18, 2001 · voiced by Eddie Murphy and 11 others. Princess Fiona. voiced by Cameron Diaz and 8 others. Lord Farquaad. voiced by John Lithgow and 8 others. Dragon. voiced by No Voice Actor. Gingerbread Man. voiced by Conrad Vernon and 5 others. Pinocchio. voiced by Cody Cameron and 5 others. The Big Bad Wolf. voiced by Aron Warner and 3 others. Pig 1.
May 18, 2001 · Andrew Adamson. Director. Vicky Jenson. Director. William Steig. Novel. Terry Rossio. Writer. Ted Elliott. Writer. Joe Stillman. Writer. Roger S.H. Schulman. Writer. Written by Cwf97 on May 10, 2021. It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek.
Sep 18, 2023 · Eddie Murphy as Donkey. Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona. Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots. Conrad Vernon as Gingerbread Man. Cody Cameron as Pinocchio/The Three Little Pigs. Aron Warner as Big Bad Wolf. John Lithgow as Lord Farquaad. Mike Myers as Shrek.
