Brian Nissen

Writing • 96 Credits

Biography

Brian Nissen is a writer and actor, known for American animated classics.

🎬 Directed Titles (2)

Directorial Filmography
The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today!

The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today!

2016 ⭐ 2.9
The Scarecrow

The Scarecrow

2000 ⭐ 2.6

✍️ Written & Story Credits (54)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
The Swan Princess

The Swan Princess

1994 ⭐ 3.3
Screenplay
The Swan Princess: Escape from Castle Mountain

The Swan Princess: Escape from Castle Mountain

1997 ⭐ 3.0
Story
The Swan Princess: The Mystery of the Enchanted Kingdom

The Swan Princess: The Mystery of the Enchanted Kingdom

1998 ⭐ 3.0
Screenplay
The Swan Princess Christmas

The Swan Princess Christmas

2012 ⭐ 2.7
Screenplay
The Swan Princess: A Royal Myztery

The Swan Princess: A Royal Myztery

2018 ⭐ 3.3
Story
The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale

The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale

2014 ⭐ 2.8
Characters
The Swan Princess: A Fairytale Is Born

The Swan Princess: A Fairytale Is Born

2023 ⭐ 3.0
Story
The Swan Princess: A Royal Wedding

The Swan Princess: A Royal Wedding

2020 ⭐ 3.4
Story
The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today!

The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today!

2016 ⭐ 2.9
Story
The Swan Princess: Royally Undercover

The Swan Princess: Royally Undercover

2017 ⭐ 2.8
Story
Muhammad: The Last Prophet

Muhammad: The Last Prophet

2002 ⭐ 3.1
Writer
The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music

The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music

2019 ⭐ 2.9
Screenplay
The Swan Princess: Far Longer Than Forever

The Swan Princess: Far Longer Than Forever

2023 ⭐ 2.5
Screenplay
The Scarecrow

The Scarecrow

2000 ⭐ 2.6
Story
Animated Hero Classics

Animated Hero Classics

1991 ⭐ 3.1
Writer
Animated Stories from the New Testament

Animated Stories from the New Testament

1987 ⭐ 4.5
Writer
The Righteous Judge

The Righteous Judge

1990 ⭐ 2.8
Screenplay
Samuel the Boy Prophet

Samuel the Boy Prophet

1993 ⭐ 3.5
Screenplay
John the Baptist

John the Baptist

1990 ⭐ 3.4
Screenplay
Treasures in Heaven

Treasures in Heaven

1991 ⭐ 4.0
Screenplay
Signs of the Times

Signs of the Times

2005 ⭐ 3.9
Screenplay
The Messiah Comes

The Messiah Comes

2004 ⭐ 3.4
Screenplay
Elijah

Elijah

1993 ⭐ 3.6
Screenplay
Joseph's Reunion

Joseph's Reunion

1995 ⭐ 4.0
Screenplay
David and Goliath

David and Goliath

1995 ⭐ 4.2
Screenplay
Lazarus Lives

Lazarus Lives

2000 ⭐ 5.0
Writer
The Lost is Found

The Lost is Found

1999 ⭐ 4.0
Screenplay
Bread From Heaven

Bread From Heaven

1996 ⭐ 3.5
Screenplay
Parables of Jesus

Parables of Jesus

2004 ⭐ 4.3
Screenplay
Built Upon the Rock

Built Upon the Rock

2004 ⭐ 3.8
Writer
Forgive Us Our Debts

Forgive Us Our Debts

1991 ⭐ 4.5
Screenplay
The Kingdom of Heaven

The Kingdom of Heaven

1991 ⭐ 5.0
Screenplay
The Greatest is the Least

The Greatest is the Least

1997 ⭐ 4.0
Screenplay
Saul of Tarsus

Saul of Tarsus

1990 ⭐ 4.3
Screenplay
The Ministry of Paul

The Ministry of Paul

1991 ⭐ 4.5
Screenplay
Abraham and Isaac

Abraham and Isaac

1992 ⭐ 4.3
Screenplay
Ruth

Ruth

1994 ⭐ 3.0
Screenplay
Esther

Esther

1993 ⭐ 5.0
Screenplay
Moses

Moses

1993 ⭐ 3.3
Screenplay
Elisha

Elisha

1994 ⭐ 4.5
Screenplay
Solomon

Solomon

1995 ⭐ 4.8
Screenplay
Joseph in Egypt

Joseph in Egypt

1992 ⭐ 4.5
Screenplay
The Lord’s Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

2001 ⭐ 5.0
Screenplay
Jesus, the Son of God

Jesus, the Son of God

1995 ⭐ 5.0
Screenplay
Lord, I Believe

Lord, I Believe

2001 ⭐ 5.0
Screenplay
Worthy is the Lamb

Worthy is the Lamb

2004 ⭐ 5.0
Screenplay
William Bradford - The First Thanksgiving

William Bradford - The First Thanksgiving

1992 ⭐ 5.0
Writer
The Animated Stories from the Book of Mormon

The Animated Stories from the Book of Mormon

1987 ⭐ 5.0
Screenplay
Alma and the Zoramites

Alma and the Zoramites

1991
Writer
The Tree of Life

The Tree of Life

1991
Writer
Animated Hero Classics: Maccabees

Animated Hero Classics: Maccabees

2007
Screenplay
Animated Hero Classics: Florence Nightingale

Animated Hero Classics: Florence Nightingale

1993
Screenplay
Animated Hero Classics: Thomas Edison

Animated Hero Classics: Thomas Edison

1993
Writer
Animated Hero Classics: Beethoven

Animated Hero Classics: Beethoven

2005
Writer

🎭 Acting Roles (21)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
The Swan Princess

The Swan Princess

1994 ⭐ 3.3
as Narrator (voice)
The Swan Princess: The Mystery of the Enchanted Kingdom

The Swan Princess: The Mystery of the Enchanted Kingdom

1998 ⭐ 3.0
as Prince Derek (voice)
The Swan Princess Christmas

The Swan Princess Christmas

2012 ⭐ 2.7
as Ferdinand the Chef (voice)
The Swan Princess: A Royal Wedding

The Swan Princess: A Royal Wedding

2020 ⭐ 3.4
as Narrator
The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today!

The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today!

2016 ⭐ 2.9
as Brodie / Chamberlain (voice)
The Swan Princess: Royally Undercover

The Swan Princess: Royally Undercover

2017 ⭐ 2.8
as Prince Derek (voice)
Muhammad: The Last Prophet

Muhammad: The Last Prophet

2002 ⭐ 3.1
as Malek / Suhayl (voice)
The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music

The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music

2019 ⭐ 2.9
as Chamberlain / Brodie
The Demi-Paradise

The Demi-Paradise

1943 ⭐ 3.3
as George Tisdall
Animated Hero Classics

Animated Hero Classics

1991 ⭐ 3.1
as Judah Maccabee (voice)
Animated Stories from the New Testament

Animated Stories from the New Testament

1987 ⭐ 4.5
as Saul (voice)
Daniel

Daniel

1993 ⭐ 4.5
as Darius (voice)
Joseph's Reunion

Joseph's Reunion

1995 ⭐ 4.0
as Joseph (voice)
John the Baptist

John the Baptist

1990 ⭐ 3.4
as Pharisee #2 (voice)
Joseph in Egypt

Joseph in Egypt

1992 ⭐ 4.5
as Joseph (voice)
Saul of Tarsus

Saul of Tarsus

1990 ⭐ 4.3
as Saul (voice)
Abinadi and King Noah

Abinadi and King Noah

1988
as Gideon (voice)
Alma and the Zoramites

Alma and the Zoramites

1991
as Benjamin (voice)
Samuel and the Sign

Samuel and the Sign

1990
as Nephi (voice)
Helaman's Stripling Warriors

Helaman's Stripling Warriors

1990
as Pash (voice)
Animated Hero Classics: Maccabees

Animated Hero Classics: Maccabees

2007
as Judah Maccabee (Voice)