Desmond Mullen

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Desmond Mullen

Born August 1, 1966 (1966-08-01) (age 41)
Flag of the United States Tampa, Florida, United States
Spouse Helena Mullen (September 1993 - present) 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 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]

[edit] 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]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Desmond Mullen at the Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on 2007-03-23
  2. ^ Busy Little Engine at the Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on 2007-03-23
  3. ^ Busy Little Engine review at DVD Verdict.com. Retrieved on 2007-03-26
  4. ^ Busy Little Engine review in Kids Movies/TV at About.com. Retrieved on 2007-03-26
  5. ^ Busy Little Engine review at Parenting.com (July 2006 Parenting Pick). Retrieved on 2007-03-26
  6. ^ Busy Little Engine review in School Library Journal. Retrieved on 2007-03-26
  7. ^ Busy Little Engine at 2006 San Diego International Children's Film Festival. Retrieved on 2007-03-26
  8. ^ Helena Mullen at the Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on 2007-03-23
  9. ^ Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol at the Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on 2007-03-23
  10. ^ Industrial Light and Magic's list of Academy Awards. Retrieved on 2007-03-26
  11. ^ Scott Squires' biography at StarWars.com. Retrieved on 2007-03-23
  12. ^ Industrial Light and Magic. Retrieved on 2007-03-26
  13. ^ Paul McCartney's Off the Ground album review at Rolling Stone.com. Retrieved on 2007-03-26
  14. ^ Paul McCartney's Off the Ground music video in Cinefex magazine issue 57. Retrieved on 2007-03-23
  15. ^ Solo Promos and Videos by John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Retrieved on 2007-03-23
  16. ^ Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. Retrieved on 2007-03-26
  17. ^ Magic Tree House breaks attendance records. Retrieved on 2007-03-26
  18. ^ Magic Tree House: Space Adventure show information at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. Retrieved on 2007-03-23
  19. ^ Mary Pope Osborne author bio at Random House. Retrieved on 2007-03-26
  20. ^ a b Mr. Bezo and Busy Little Engine on Mary Pope Osborne's blog. Retrieved on 2007-03-23
  21. ^ Busy Little Studios' home page. Retrieved on 2007-03-23
  22. ^ Obituary of John O'Keefe Mullen, Sr. in the Longboat Observer, Sarasota, FL. Retrieved on 2007-03-23
  23. ^ Desmond Mullen's Biography at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Retrieved on 2007-03-23

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NAME Mullen, Desmond
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Desmond Mullen
SHORT DESCRIPTION Best known as the Narrator and the voice of the puppet Pig in The Busy Little Engine series of DVDs.
DATE OF BIRTH 1966-08-01
PLACE OF BIRTH Tampa, Florida
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH