Monkeybone is a comedy and fantasy movie released in 2001. Directed by Henry Selick, the movie portrays the adventure of a cartoonist, played by Brendan Fraser, who is trapped inside his own cartoon world. The film is also notable for sharing insights of filming locations, cast member roles and unique backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in a few locations across California, USA. Shooting took place in:
- Los Angeles, a famous hub for movie shooting
- Ren-Mar Studios, located at 846 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles
- San Francisco, known for its iconic cityscape
The filming was conducted between June 1, 1999, and October 27, 1999.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Brendan Fraser | Stu Miley |
| Bridget Fonda | Julie McElroy |
| John Turturro | Monkeybone (voice) |
| Chris Kattan | Organ Donor Stu |
| Giancarlo Esposito | Hypnos |
| Rose McGowan | Miss Kitty |
| Dave Foley | Herb |
| Megan Mullally | Kimmy |
| Bob Odenkirk | Head Surgeon |
| Pat Kilbane | Burger God Rep |
| Lisa Zane | Medusa |
| Whoopi Goldberg | Death |
| Sandra Thigpen | Alice |
| Wayne Wilderson | Hutch |
| Alan Gelfant | Dr. Edelstein |
| Kristin Norton | Nurse |
| Chris Hogan | Bazoom Toy Rep |
| Lucy Butler | Guest |
| John Sylvain | Ambulance Driver |
| Lou Romano | Cop |
| Leon Laderach | Surgeon in Nightmare |
| Scott Rogers | Surgeon |
| Cris Thomas-Palomino | Surgeon |
| Tony Panterra | Surgeon |
| Ted Rooney | Grim Reaper (voice) |
| Christopher Franciosa | Reaper Who Takes Lulu |
| Mary Stein | Lulu |
| Fred Pierce | Reaper in Death’s Office |
| Harper Roisman | Earl Biegler |
| Kristopher Logan | Patron |
| Scott Workman | Arnold the Super Reaper |
| Shawnee Free Jones | Lizzie Borden |
| Ilia Volok | Rasputin |
| Edgar Allan Poe IV | Edgar Allan Poe |
| Claudette Mink | Typhoid Mary |
| Jon Bruno | Man in the Dungeon |
| Owen Masterson | Jack the Ripper |
| Tracy Zahoryin | Model |
| Sunshine Deia Tutt | Model |
| Jo Haugen Gash | Model |
| Lindsay Bryan | Model |
| Brooke Boisse | Model |
| Meron Abebe | Model |
| Mie Kringelbach | Model |
| Sybil Azur | Museum Dancer |
| Anne Fletcher | Museum Dancer |
| Diane Mizota | Museum Dancer |
| Etty Lau | All Girl Band |
| LaTonya Holmes | All Girl Band |
| Dawn Solér | All Girl Band |
| Frankie Pine | All Girl Band |
| Anne King | All Girl Band |
| Veena Bidasha | Statue Woman |
| Doug Jones | Yeti |
| Arturo Gil | Rat Guard |
| Jody St. Michael | Centaur |
| Frit Fuller | Three Headed Devil |
| Frat Fuller | Three Headed Devil |
| Brian Steele | Jumbo the Elephant God |
| Leif Tilden | Cyclops |
| Tom Fisher | Community Service Cigarette Sweeper |
| Joseph S. Griffo | BBQ Pig |
| Mark Viniello | Ass Backwards |
| Nathan Stein | Sea Monster |
| Ed Holmes | Buffalo Kachina |
| Erica Gudis | Party Chick |
| Michael L. Hammond | Reaper Performer |
| Joe Ranft | Street Squash Rabbit (voice) |
| Bruce Lanoil | Street Squash Raccoon (voice) |
| Debi Durst | Street Squash Snake (voice) |
| Jym Dingler | Community Service Cigarette Sweeper (voice) |
| Leslie Hedger | Ass Backwards (voice) |
| Toby Gleason | Buffalo Kachina (voice) |
| Allan Trautman | BBQ Pig (voice) |
| Mike Mitchell | Miss Hudiapp (voice) |
| Lee Armstrong | Puppeteer on Grim Reaper (uncredited) |
| Randall Bosley | Fred (uncredited) |
| Brendan Burns | Detective #1 (uncredited) |
| Robert ‘Duckie’ Carpenter | Record Store Owner / Coma Victim (uncredited) |
| Thomas Haden Church | Death’s Assistant (uncredited) |
| Jamie Donovan | Reporter #1 (uncredited) |
| Roger Ferreira | Vistor (uncredited) |
| Wendy Fowler | Beautiful Fan (uncredited) |
| Peter Gardner | Grim Reaper in Death’s Office (uncredited) |
| Paul Guiles | Reporter #2 (uncredited) |
| Lela Hough | CandyRAM (uncredited) |
| Harry Jay Knowles | Lucky (uncredited) |
| Jason Kravits | Guest (uncredited) |
| Jim Kundig | Puppeteer (uncredited) |
| Pons Maar | Lead Puppeteer (uncredited) |
| Skyler Marshall | Janitor (uncredited) |
| George Meyers | Bazoom Toy Rep (uncredited) |
| Bridget Oberlin | Puppeteer (uncredited) |
| Uwe Schwarzwalder | Restaurant Guest (uncredited) |
| Michelle Shaffer | Woman with Bat (uncredited) |
| Tom Tangen | Burger God Representative (uncredited) |
| Dina Torok | Background Singer (uncredited) (voice) |
| D. Danny Warhol | Toy Factory Worker (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Release date: The movie was released on 23 Feb 2001.
- Casting: The main characters are portrayed by Brendan Fraser (Stu Miley), Bridget Fonda (Julie McElroy), and John Turturro (Monkeybone)
- Director: The film was directed by Henry Selick.
- Awards: The movie received 3 nominations.
- Reviews: Received mixed reviews with 183 from users and 49 from critics.
- Characters: Other notable cast included Chris Kattan (Organ Donor Stu), Giancarlo Esposito (Hypnos), Rose McGowan (Miss Kitty), and Whoopi Goldberg (Death).
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Ren-Mar Studios – 846 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.086645
- Longitude: -118.3285244
- Place ID: ChIJOS4AX8u4woAR6qtm7wenMAs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 846 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7749295
- Longitude: -122.4194155
- Place ID: ChIJIQBpAG2ahYAR_6128GcTUEo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Francisco, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
