Howard Jerome "Howy" Parkins (born November 1, 1965) is an American animator and director.
[1] He is known for directing the animated television series The Lion Guard, Jake and the Never Land Pirates, and Lloyd in Space.
[2][3] Parkins started his career as a layout artist in some of his works, including The Care Bears Movie, Punky Brewster, and Star Wars: Ewoks.
[4][5] In 1996, Parkins directed the television series Hey Arnold!
In 2006, he worked as a director for Disney's The Emperor's New School and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.