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Ubbe Ert Iwerks (March 24, 1901 – July 7, 1971), known as Ub Iwerks (/ ˈʌb ˈaɪwɜːrks / UB EYE-wurks), was an American animator, cartoonist, character designer, inventor, and special effects technician, known for his work with Walt Disney Animation Studios in general, and for having worked on the development of the design of the character of Mick...
Jul 7, 2021 · Fifty years ago today, an animator named Ub Iwerks died. He was never a household name, but he is responsible for some of Disney's greatest special effects, and he designed Mickey Mouse....
Sep 3, 2024 · Ub Iwerks (born March 24, 1901, Kansas City, Mo., U.S.—died July 7, 1971, Burbank, Calif.) was an American animator and special-effects technician who, among many other achievements, brought the world-renowned cartoon character Mickey Mouse to life.
Sep 26, 2024 · Meet Ub Iwerks, the son of a German immigrant, a talented animator, an incredible artist, and a pivotal inventor who altered the course of Hollywood history. Without his contributions to the industry, some of your favorite movies, cartoons, and even theme park attractions may have never been made. Things to do:
Mar 24, 2017 · Ub Iwerks was one of the most consequential employees of The Walt Disney Company. Dave Smith, Chief Archivist Emeritus of the Walt Disney Archives, calls Ub “an animation genius, perhaps the greatest of all time.”
May 26, 2024 · His artistry, innovation and lightning-fast drawing skills gave Mickey his distinctive look and movement that made him an overnight sensation. This is the story of the unsung genius who made a simple cartoon mouse into an enduring symbol of American culture.
As part of Holiday Member Appreciation Day, join us for an insightful look behind the brilliance of renaissance man and Disney Legend, Ub Iwerks. Hear from one of the people who knew him best—his son, Don Iwerks—as he explores his father’s ground-breaking history with Walt Disney and beyond.
Dec 13, 2019 · As legendary among animation professionals and aficionados as he is unknown to the general public, Ub Iwerks was a self-taught animator and inventor whose contributions to Disney Studios were arguably second only to those of Walt himself.
Ub Iwerks. Legends Award Category: Animation, Imagineering. Year Inducted: 1989. Ub Iwerks was known at Disney for his animation genius and technical wizardry—as well as his unusual name.
Nov 14, 2022 · Disney Legend Ub Iwerks spent most of his career quietly helping Walt’s dreams become reality. Let’s dive into the life and accomplishments of this lesser known – but hugely deserving – animation and technical wizard in this edition of Disney Legends Spotlight. A Working Boy. Ubbe Ert Iwwerks was born in March 1901 in Kansas City, Missouri.
