Who co-directed Beauty and the Beast?

Who co-directed Beauty and the Beast? Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise co-directed it.

Trousdale and Wise led Disney’s 1991 animated feature during a major creative period for the studio. Their collaboration shaped the film’s balance of fairy-tale romance, character comedy, dramatic action, and Broadway-style musical storytelling. The film was produced by Don Hahn, with Linda Woolverton writing the screenplay.

The directors worked with a large story and animation team, including artists developing Belle, the Beast, Gaston, and the enchanted household objects. Their film became a landmark for Disney animation, both commercially and artistically, and helped establish animation as a serious awards contender.

A frequent confusion is mixing them up with other Disney directing teams. Ron Clements and John Musker directed films such as The Little Mermaid and Aladdin, while Rob Minkoff and Roger Allers later co-directed The Lion King. Trousdale and Wise are specifically associated with the 1991 Beauty and the Beast.