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May 1, 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.
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.
Feb 28, 2023 · Burny Mattinson was set to receive the Walt Disney Company's inaugural 70th anniversary service award in June. He died Monday at age 87.
- Alexandra Del Rosario
- Staff Writer
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Oct 13, 2023 · Mattinson filmed his opening sequence in August 2022, six months before he passed away at age 87. Fortunately, he had the opportunity to attend a screening of Once Upon a Studio before his passing, where he shared his gratitude for being included in such a special short.
Feb 27, 2023 · Disney Legend Burny Mattinson passed away today at the age of 87, following a short illness. Mattinson was the longest-serving cast member in the history of the Walt Disney Company and was due to receive the first ever 70th-anniversary service award on June 4.
Feb 27, 2023 · Burny Mattinson, who worked as an animator, director, producer and story artist during a 70-year career as the longest-serving “castmember” in the history of The Walt Disney Co., has died. He...
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 an...
