Kelly Asbury

Sony Pictures Animation [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Best known as a Director based on credits in that role in 5 films, with $1,465,917,010 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #122)

Best-known technical roles: Shrek 2 (Director), Gnomeo and Juliet (Director), Gnomeo and Juliet (Story Creator), Gnomeo and Juliet (Screenwriter), Smurfs: The Lost Village (Director)

Best-known acting roles: Red Goon Gnomes (Gnomeo and Juliet), Goons (Sherlock Gnomes), Nosey Smurf (Smurfs: The Lost Village), Gibberish Cat/Oliver/Chef/Buttons (UglyDolls)

Born: January 15, 1960

Died: June 26, 2020

Summary
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Acting Credits
Technical Credits

Career Summary

		Movies	Domestic Box Office	International Box Office	Worldwide Box Office
As an Actor	Supporting	3	$165,138,193	$258,808,969	$423,947,162
	Lead Ensemble Member	1	$43,242,871	$54,216,235	$97,459,106
In Technical Roles	Director	5	$679,780,310	$786,136,700	$1,465,917,010
	Story Creator	1	$99,967,670	$93,770,307	$193,737,977
	Screenwriter	1	$99,967,670	$93,770,307	$193,737,977

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists

Record	Rank	Amount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600)	2,505	$43,242,871
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 9,101-9,200)	9,191	$208,381,064
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 2,301-2,400)	2,307	$54,216,235
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 7,901-8,000)	7,939	$313,025,204
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500)	2,423	$97,459,106
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 8,201-8,300)	8,271	$521,406,268
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200)	116	$679,780,310
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300)	1,217	$99,967,670
Top Grossing Story Creator at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 701-800)	771	$99,967,670
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200)	143	$786,136,700
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500)	1,474	$93,770,307
Top Grossing Story Creator at the International Box Office (Rank 801-900)	850	$93,770,307
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200)	122	$1,465,917,010
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400)	1,371	$193,737,977
Top Grossing Story Creator at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 801-900)	805	$193,737,977

See the Acting Credits tab for all Acting Box Office Records and the Technical Credits tab for all Technical Box Office Records.

Featured Blu-ray and DVD Review: Smurfs: The Lost Village

July 9th, 2017

Smurfs: The Lost Village is the third theatrical release in the franchise, but it is a reboot dropping the live action elements the first two films had. Unfortunately, it had the worst box office performance in the franchise and even though it did better internationally, there likely won’t be another film in the franchise for quite a while. Is this unfortunate news? Did the franchise finally find its footing? Or was it clear it was never going to get better? More...

2017 Preview: April

April 1st, 2017

March was a month of extremes, led by two strong performances: Beauty and the Beast breaking records and Logan cracking $200 million with ease. There were also two other $100 million hits and another potential $100 million hit that we don’t have significant box office numbers for yet. This is fantastic. On the opposite end, there were three films on last month’s list that didn’t even open truly wide. This month won’t be as lucrative at the top, as The Fate of the Furious is the only film expected to top $100 million. Fortunately, it is expected to open with over $100 million. On the other extreme, there are many, many films on this list that I’m not sure will open wide. Fortunately, last April wasn’t any better. The Jungle Book made nearly $1 billion worldwide, but the other nine films combined made less than half of that. To emphasize: the other nine films that opened last April averaged less than $50 million worldwide each. If The Fate of the Furious can just come close to the previous installment of the franchise, then 2017 has a solid shot at topping 2016. More...

Featured Blu-ray review: Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

May 12th, 2014

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron was an early film from DreamWorks Animation. It cost $80 million to make, and likely another $30 million to $40 million to advertise. However, worldwide it barely matched its combined production budget. On the other hand, it earned an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature film. (Granted, it was a soft year for animated films and only three films earning a Tomatometer Score of 80% positive or better: Spirited Away, Lilo and Stitch, and The Wild Thornberrys. The last one didn't even pick up an Oscar nomination.) It has been more than a decade since so maybe it has gotten better with time. Is that the case? And is the Blu-ray worth picking up? More...

All Acting Credits

Release Date	Title	Role	Domestic Box Office	International Box Office	Worldwide Box Office
May 3, 2019	UglyDolls	Gibberish Cat/Oli…	$20,150,241	$12,480,358	$32,630,599
Mar 23, 2018	Sherlock Gnomes	Goons	$43,242,871	$54,216,235	$97,459,106
Apr 7, 2017	Smurfs: The Lost Village	Nosey Smurf	$45,020,282	$152,558,304	$197,578,586
Feb 11, 2011	Gnomeo and Juliet	Red Goon Gnomes	$99,967,670	$93,770,307	$193,737,977

Averages			$52,095,266	$78,256,301	$130,351,567
Totals	4		$208,381,064	$313,025,204	$521,406,268

Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles

Release Date	Title	Opening Weekend	Maximum Theaters	Domestic Box Office	Worldwide Box Office	Domestic Share
Mar 23, 2018	Sherlock Gnomes	$10,604,774	3,662	$43,242,871	$97,459,106	44.4%

Averages		$10,604,774	3,662	$43,242,871	$97,459,106	44.4%
Totals	1			$43,242,871	$97,459,106

Supporting Roles

Release Date	Title	Opening Weekend	Maximum Theaters	Domestic Box Office	Worldwide Box Office	Domestic Share
May 3, 2019	UglyDolls	$8,603,407	3,652	$20,150,241	$32,630,599	61.8%
Apr 7, 2017	Smurfs: The Lost Village	$13,210,449	3,610	$45,020,282	$197,578,586	22.8%
Feb 11, 2011	Gnomeo and Juliet	$25,356,909	3,037	$99,967,670	$193,737,977	51.6%

Averages		$15,723,588	3,433	$55,046,064	$141,315,721	45.4%
Totals	3			$165,138,193	$423,947,162

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists

Record	Rank	Amount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600)	2,505	$43,242,871
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,801-10,900)	10,806	$165,138,193
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000)	4,924	$43,242,871
Top Below the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 23,601-23,700)	23,658	$65,170,523
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 9,101-9,200)	9,191	$208,381,064
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 2,301-2,400)	2,307	$54,216,235
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 8,501-8,600)	8,541	$258,808,969
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900)	4,806	$54,216,235
Top Below the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 11,801-11,900)	11,867	$165,038,662
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 7,901-8,000)	7,939	$313,025,204
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500)	2,423	$97,459,106
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 9,201-9,300)	9,295	$423,947,162
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000)	4,933	$97,459,106
Top Below the Line Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 15,101-15,200)	15,180	$230,209,185
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 8,201-8,300)	8,271	$521,406,268
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600)	1,526	$43,242,871
Top International Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500)	1,431	$54,216,235
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600)	1,524	$97,459,106
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Digital Animation Movies (Rank 401-500)	443	$43,242,871
Top International Leading Stars for Digital Animation Movies (Rank 501-600)	502	$54,216,235
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Digital Animation Movies (Rank 401-500)	488	$97,459,106
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 601-700)	639	$43,242,871
Top International Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 601-700)	608	$54,216,235
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 601-700)	629	$97,459,106
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 901-1,000)	916	$43,242,871
Top International Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 901-1,000)	947	$54,216,235
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 901-1,000)	952	$97,459,106
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100)	1,013	$43,242,871
Top International Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 701-800)	771	$54,216,235
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 801-900)	887	$97,459,106
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 501-600)	523	$43,242,871
Top International Leading Stars for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 401-500)	401	$54,216,235
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 401-500)	462	$97,459,106

All Technical Credits

Release Date	Title	Role	Domestic Box Office	International Box Office	Worldwide Box Office
May 3, 2019	UglyDolls	Director	$20,150,241	$12,480,358	$32,630,599
Apr 7, 2017	Smurfs: The Lost Village	Director	$45,020,282	$152,558,304	$197,578,586
Feb 11, 2011	Gnomeo and Juliet	Director Story Creator Screenwriter	$99,967,670	$93,770,307	$193,737,977
May 19, 2004	Shrek 2	Director	$441,426,807	$494,027,731	$935,454,538
May 24, 2002	Spirit: Stallion of the Cim…	Director	$73,215,310	$33,300,000	$106,515,310

Averages			$135,956,062	$157,227,340	$293,183,402
Totals	5		$679,780,310	$786,136,700	$1,465,917,010

Director Credits

Release Date	Title	Opening Weekend	Maximum Theaters	Domestic Box Office	Worldwide Box Office	Domestic Share
May 3, 2019	UglyDolls	$8,603,407	3,652	$20,150,241	$32,630,599	61.8%
Apr 7, 2017	Smurfs: The Lost Village	$13,210,449	3,610	$45,020,282	$197,578,586	22.8%
Feb 11, 2011	Gnomeo and Juliet	$25,356,909	3,037	$99,967,670	$193,737,977	51.6%
May 19, 2004	Shrek 2	$108,037,878	4,223	$441,426,807	$935,454,538	47.2%
May 24, 2002	Spirit: Stallion of th…	$17,770,036	3,362	$73,215,310	$106,515,310	68.7%

Averages		$34,595,736	3,577	$135,956,062	$293,183,402	50.4%
Totals	5			$679,780,310	$1,465,917,010

Writer Credits

Release Date	Title	Opening Weekend	Maximum Theaters	Domestic Box Office	Worldwide Box Office	Domestic Share
Feb 11, 2011	Gnomeo and Juliet	$25,356,909	3,037	$99,967,670	$193,737,977	51.6%

Averages		$25,356,909	3,037	$99,967,670	$193,737,977	51.6%
Totals	1			$99,967,670	$193,737,977

Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists

Record	Rank	Amount
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200)	116	$679,780,310
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300)	1,217	$99,967,670
Top Grossing Story Creator at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 701-800)	771	$99,967,670
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200)	143	$786,136,700
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500)	1,474	$93,770,307
Top Grossing Story Creator at the International Box Office (Rank 801-900)	850	$93,770,307
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200)	122	$1,465,917,010
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400)	1,371	$193,737,977
Top Grossing Story Creator at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 801-900)	805	$193,737,977