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Donald Warren Iwerks ( / ˈaɪwɜːrks /; born 1929) is an American former Disney executive and co-founder of Iwerks Entertainment along with former Disney executive Stan Kinsey.
Jan 23, 2020 · Don Iwerks discusses efforts to preserve the legacy of his father, inventor, animator, and Da Vinci like genius - Ub Iwerks - in this exclusive interview.
Don Iwerks was a technician and engineer who worked on many Disney films and attractions, including Mary Poppins, Star Tours, and Epcot Center. He also developed cameras, projectors, and systems for giant-screen and 3D theaters, and received the Gordon E. Sawyer Award from the Academy.
Donald Warren "Don" Iwerks is a former Disney executive, a Disney Legend, an Oscar winner, and co-founder of Iwerks Entertainment, along with former Disney executive Stan Kinsey. He is the son of the legendary animator Ub Iwerks (Walt Disney's original business partner and co-creator of Mickey...
In 1986, Don left Disney to form Iwerks Entertainment, his own company that has become a world leader in large format, 2D, 3D, 4D, virtual reality and motion-based simulation theaters.
Learn about Don Iwerks, the son of Disney animator Ub Iwerks, who developed innovative film systems for Disney attractions and movies. Find out how he worked on projects like 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Mary Poppins, and Epcot Center.
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Don Iwerks was born on 24 July 1929 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is known for Tron (1982), Magic Journeys (1982) and Italia '61 (1961). He has been married to Betty Keeler since 8 April 1972.
