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Burnett Mattinson (May 13, 1935 – February 27, 2023) was an American animator, director, producer, and story artist for Walt Disney Animation Studios, where he was employed from 1953 until his death in 2023.
Legendary artist Burny Mattinson passed away recently at the age of 87. Born in San Francisco, he had moved to the San Fernando Valley later in childhood, and first wandered up to The Walt Disney Studios’ gates back in 1953.
Feb 27, 2023 · Disney Legend Burny Mattinson, who worked as an animator, director, producer, and story artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios during an unprecedented 70-year career, passed away Monday, February 27, at Canyon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Canoga Park, California, following a short illness. He was 87 years old.
Feb 28, 2023 · The Walt Disney Co. is mourning the loss of animator, producer and story artist Burny Mattinson, whose work included “Lady and the Tramp,” “One Hundred and One Dalmatians” and “Beauty and...
- Alexandra Del Rosario
- Staff Writer
- alexandra.delrosario@latimes.com
Oct 13, 2023 · Mattinson began his Disney career in 1953 and was still making contributions to new animation projects up until his passing; his last released feature film was Strange World (2022). He was a mentor, a friend, and an inspiration to several generations of Disney animators.
Feb 27, 2023 · Animator, director, producer and story artist Burny Mattinson, who joined the Walt Disney Company at the end of its first great run of films, when Dumbo (1941) and Bambi (1942) were new and...
Feb 27, 2023 · Burny Mattinson, a Disney animator, director, producer and story artist, died on Monday, Feb. 27, in Canoga Park, Calif., following a short illness. He was 87. Mattinson’s death was...
