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Desmond Mullen 
Born August 1, 1966
Tampa, Florida, United StatesSpouse Helena Mullen (September 1993 - 2010) 3 children Website http://www.busylittlestudios.com Desmond Mullen (born on August 1, 1966) is an American producer, director, actor, and writer.[1] He is best known as the Narrator and the voice of the puppet Pig in The Busy Little Engine[2][3][4][5][6][7] series of DVDs. His ex-wife, Helena Mullen,[8] is a producer whose credits include "Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol".[9]
Mullen started off as a Sound Designer in Off-Broadway theater but later moved on to television, working as a Production Assistant for the Comedy Channel (USA) (now called Comedy Central) and eventually, Technical Director under Effects Director Scott Squires[10][11] at Industrial Light & Magic[12] for Paul McCartney's 1991 music video, "Off the Ground".[13][14][15] Starting in 2000, Mullen was a Show Producer at Morehead Planetarium[16] and Science Center where he helped create science education shows including "Magic Tree House: Space Adventure".[17][18] by Will Osborne and Mary Pope Osborne.[19] (Mary's dog, Mr. Bezo,[20] loves Mullen's "Busy Little Engine" DVD.[20]) Currently, Mullen is Creative Director, "Illuminating the workings of the world for young children" at Busy Little Studios.[21]
Personal background
Desmond Mullen was born in Tampa, Florida. His father, John O'Keefe Mullen, Sr., was a businessman and engineer who developed the first plastic-lined paper cup in 1956. His mother, Ann, a gifted artist and musician, had her hands full raising five kids.[22]
Mullen attended the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, and studied technical theater and electronic music.[23]
References
- ^ Desmond Mullen at the Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on 2007-03-23
- ^ Busy Little Engine at the Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on 2007-03-23
- ^ Busy Little Engine review at DVD Verdict.com. Retrieved on 2007-03-26
- ^ Busy Little Engine review in Kids Movies/TV at About.com. Retrieved on 2007-03-26
- ^ Busy Little Engine review at Parenting.com (July 2006 Parenting Pick). Retrieved on 2007-03-26
- ^ Busy Little Engine review in School Library Journal. Retrieved on 2007-03-26
- ^ Busy Little Engine at 2006 San Diego International Children's Film Festival. Retrieved on 2007-03-26
- ^ Helena Mullen at the Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on 2007-03-23
- ^ Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol at the Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on 2007-03-23
- ^ Industrial Light and Magic's list of Academy Awards. Retrieved on 2007-03-26
- ^ Scott Squires' biography at StarWars.com. Retrieved on 2007-03-23
- ^ Industrial Light and Magic. Retrieved on 2007-03-26
- ^ Paul McCartney's Off the Ground album review at Rolling Stone.com. Retrieved on 2007-03-26
- ^ Paul McCartney's Off the Ground music video in Cinefex magazine issue 57. Retrieved on 2007-03-23
- ^ Solo Promos and Videos by John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Retrieved on 2007-03-23
- ^ Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. Retrieved on 2007-03-26
- ^ Magic Tree House breaks attendance records. Retrieved on 2007-03-26
- ^ Magic Tree House: Space Adventure show information at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. Retrieved on 2007-03-23
- ^ Mary Pope Osborne author bio at Random House. Retrieved on 2007-03-26
- ^ a b Mr. Bezo and Busy Little Engine on Mary Pope Osborne's blog. Retrieved on 2007-03-23
- ^ Busy Little Studios' home page. Retrieved on 2007-03-23
- ^ Obituary of John O'Keefe Mullen, Sr. in the Longboat Observer, Sarasota, FL. Retrieved on 2007-03-23
- ^ Desmond Mullen's Biography at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Retrieved on 2007-03-23
External links
Categories:- 1966 births
- University of South Florida alumni
- Living people
- People from Florida
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