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Wetzel Orson "Judge" Whitaker (September 30, 1908 – November 1, 1985) was a filmmaker and animator. He is most known for his early work as a Disney animator, particularly the animation of the stepsisters from Cinderella, and his work as a director for BYU Motion Picture Studios.
Wetzel Whitaker. Biography. "Judge" Wetzel Orson Whitaker was a prominent Mormon filmmaker. Most of the films he was involved in, such as The Windows of Heaven, Johnny Lingo and Pioneers in Petticoats, were made in cooperation with his brother Scott Whitaker.
TitleRoleProducerProducerDirectorDirectorNov 26, 2012 · As chief animator for the beloved classics of "Cinderella" and "Peter Pan," among others, Wetzel O. Whitaker's future was filled with opportunity when The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began showing interest in learning to use media.
Nov 14, 2018 · Wetzel Judge Whitaker Animation. Scenes by Wetzel "Judge" Whitaker (1908 - 1985), a Mormon artist who worked at Disney's from 1939 to 1953, afterward became a filmmaker for the Church Of...
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“Judge” Wetzel Orson Whitaker (September 30, 1908–November 1, 1985) was a prominent American animator and filmmaker, recognized for his work with Walt Disney Studios and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Whitaker was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ.
Wetzel Orson “Judge” Whitaker was an American animator and director and the main Mormon filmmaker from about 1951-1974. Most of the films he was involved in, such as The Windows of Heaven, Johnny Lingo, and Pioneers in Petticoats, were made in cooperation with his brother, Scott Whitaker.
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