2001 Distinguished Alumnus - T. Keith Alcorn

T. Keith Alcorn is the "A" in DNA Animation, a Dallas-based company.

In 2002, he was nominated for Best Animated Feature by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences "Oscars" for producing "Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius", his most recent project, a $14 million feature for Nickelodeon using animation techniques reminiscent of Toy Story. 

He studied art at UTA, finishing in 1981. S

The company's first animated network special, Santa vs. the Snowman, aired on ABC television in 1997. DNA has also worked on several projects with comedian and producer Steve Oederkerk of Ace Ventura fame.

The "D" in the company logo is for partner John Davis.

The duo, who met in college, have worked together for more than a decade. Since 1992, Alcorn has served as creator, writer, designer and director of an ongoing animated series of short features that have appeared on Comedy Central, Showtime and MTV.

In 1984, he co-founded the Southwest Independent Film Festival.