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Oliver Martin Johnston Jr. (October 31, 1912 – April 14, 2008) was an American motion picture animator. He was one of Disney's Nine Old Men, and the last surviving at the time of his death from natural causes. [1] [2] [3] He was recognized by The Walt Disney Company with its Disney Legend Award in 1989.
Ollie Johnston was an American animator who worked at Disney from 1934 to 1977. He co-wrote the book "Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life" and animated many classic characters, such as Pinocchio, Bambi, and Winnie the Pooh.
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Oliver Martin "Ollie" Johnston, Jr. was an American animator, who was one of Walt Disney's Nine Old Men. Ollie was best friends with fellow animator Frank Thomas. He was recognized by The Walt Disney Company with its Disney Legend Award in 1989.
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Learn about Ollie Johnston, one of the nine original Disney animators who brought warmth and emotion to his characters. He worked on classics like Bambi, Peter Pan, and The Jungle Book, and co-wrote books with Frank Thomas.
Aug 19, 2008 · Ollie Johnston will always be remembered as one of the great animators of all time, and a pillar of the Walt Disney feature-film classics... but what sets him apart in my mind is the way he and his lifelong friend Frank Thomas created a second career for themselves as teachers and mentors.
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Apr 15, 2008 · Legendary Disney Animator Ollie Johnston, Last of Walt Disney’s ‘Nine Old Men,’ Dies at Age 95. Pioneering Filmmaker/Author Brought The ‘Illusion Of Life’ to Such Disney Classics as ‘Snow White,’ ‘Pinocchio,’ ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘The Jungle Book’ Over 43-Year Career By Walt Disney Studios.
Apr 16, 2008 · Ollie Johnston was the last of the "Nine Old Men" who animated Snow White, Fantasia, Bambi and other Walt Disney films. He was a pioneer of animation art and a friend of Frank Thomas, with whom he co-authored books and lectured.
