Igor Kovalyov
Known for
Directing
Born
January 17, 1954 (age 72)
Birthplace
Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR, USSR [now Ukraine]
Biography
Igor Adolfovich Kovalyov is a Soviet, Russian-Ukrainian and American animator, director and educator, co-founder of “Pilot” — the first private animation studio in the Soviet Union. From 1991 to 2005 he worked at Klasky Csupo where he co-created “Aaahh!!! Real Monsters” and co-directed “The Rugrats Movie”. He currently serves as a creative producer at “Soyuzmultfilm”. Kovalyov is also known for his auteur films for which received multiple international awards, including three Grand Prizes at the Ottawa International Animation Festival.
Best known work
Rugrats
1991
The Rugrats Movie
1998
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
2000
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
1994
The Wild Thornberrys Movie
2002
Duckman
1994
Adventures of Captain Vrungel
1980
Wings, Legs and Tails
1986
Investigation Held by Kolobki
1986
Doctor Aybolit
1986Filmography
2021
My Friend TigerProducer
2020
This Is Edikas self
2018
2016
Before LoveWriter, Director
2013
2012
2005
MilchWriter, Director, Producer
2004
You AnimalDirector
2003
Citizen TonyDirector
2002
The Wild Thornberrys MovieAdditional Storyboarding
2001
A Rugrats KwanzaaCharacter Designer
2000
Rugrats in Paris: The MovieStoryboard Artist
2000
2000
Flying NansenDirector, Writer
1998
The Rugrats MovieDirector, Character Designer
1998
1998
1996
Bird in a WindowDirector, Writer, Producer
1996
1996
1996
1996
1996
1995
1995