John H. Williams
John Hayward Williams (born June 17, 1953) is an American film producer known for his work both in live-action and in animation. He is mainly known for the mainline Shrek film franchise. He is the founder and owner of his own company, Vanguard Films which produces live-action and animated (through its sister skein Vanguard Animation) products.
Known For
Shrek
78%
Producer
2001
Shrek 2
73%
Producer
2004
Shrek the Third
63%
Executive Producer
2007
Shrek Forever After
64%
Executive Producer
2010
Puss in Boots
66%
Co-Executive Producer
2011
Seven Years in Tibet
72%
Producer
1997
The Tuxedo
57%
Producer
2002
Valiant
57%
Producer
2005
The Twits
59%
Executive Producer
2025
Rally Road Racers
64%
Producer
2023
Fearless
59%
Producer
2020
Charming
64%
Producer
2018
Gnome Alone
61%
Producer
2017
A.C.O.R.N.S.: Operation Crackdown
47%
Executive Producer
2015
On the Road
56%
Executive Producer
2012
Puss in Boots
66%
Co-Executive Producer
2011
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
44%
Director
2010
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
44%
Producer
2010
Shrek Forever After
64%
Executive Producer
2010
Space Chimps
49%
Producer
2008
Shrek the Third
63%
Executive Producer
2007
Happily N'Ever After
51%
Producer
2007
Valiant
57%
Producer
2005
Shrek 2
73%
Producer
2004
The Junction Boys
65%
Producer
2002
The Tuxedo
57%
Producer
2002
Shrek
78%
Producer
2001
Thunder Pig!
Executive Producer
2001
Seven Years in Tibet
72%
Producer
1997
The Grapes of Wrath
100%
Producer
1991
Apprentice to Murder
51%
Co-Producer
1988
Rocket to the Moon
100%
Producer
1986
True West
83%
Producer
1984
American Playhouse
66%
Producer
1982