John Rice
Directing
John Rice (born May 5, 1970) is a film and television animation director and story artist. He recently co-directed “The Angry Birds Movie 2” which was released by Sony Pictures in August 2019. Rice has directed on “Rick and Morty,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “The Simpsons Ride” at Universal Studios, “King of the Hill,” and “Beavis and Butt-head.” He was born and raised in Peoria, Illinois and attended Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles, California.
Known for
Directing12
movieThe Angry Birds Movie 3
2026
Director
movieThe Angry Birds Movie 2
2019
Co-Director
tvRick and Morty
2013
Director
tvBob's Burgers
2011
Director
tvNeighbors from Hell
2010
Director
movieThe Happy Elf
2005
Director
tvGame Over
2004
Director
tvKing of the Hill
1997
Director
tvWhat a Cartoon!
1995
Director
Writing4
movieThe Angry Birds Movie
2016
Head of Story
movieThe Simpsons Movie
2007
Story Artist
movieBeavis and Butt-Head Do America
1996
Storyboard
tvWhat a Cartoon!
1995
Writer
Art2
movieFree Birds
2013
Storyboard Artist
tvTom & Jerry Kids Show
1990
Storyboard Artist, Background Designer
Acting1
movieThe Angry Birds Movie 2
2019
Quad Bird (voice)
Crew1
tvWhat a Cartoon!
1995
Creator
Visual Effects1
tvTom & Jerry Kids Show
1990
Animation Supervisor