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    American animator and special effects pioneer

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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 ...

  2. Mar 24, 2017 · Ub Iwerks was a man of many talents. He was a prolific animator and a brilliant technical mind. He was Walt’s Swiss Army knife, a man who was to Walt whatever he needed him to be. He was as necessary to the beginning of Walt’s career as he was to the end. He left The Walt Disney Studios at a critical juncture to pursue his own career, but ...

  3. 1 day ago · The Enduring Legacy of Ub Iwerks. Ub Iwerks passed away in 1971 at age 70, three months before Walt Disney World opened in Florida. At the time, his contributions to animation were known within the industry but not to the wider public. To many film historians, this was an oversight that needed to be corrected.

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  5. Apr 29, 2024 · optical printer. 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. Iwerks was the son of an immigrant German barber.

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  6. Jul 7, 2021 · Remembering Ub Iwerks, ... Disney and Iwerks opened their first animation studio. BUTCH RIGBY: They were 21 years old, and they recruited these 18-year-olds with an ad in the paper that said, if ...

  7. Jun 9, 2022 · Here’s the story of Ub Iwerks, the animator behind Mickey Mouse. Ub Iwerks and Walt Disney became friends and business partners in 1919. Iwerks met and befriended Walt Disney at 18 at the Pesman-Rubin Commercial Art Studio in Kansas City, Missouri. The pair taught themselves animation and began working professionally together.

  8. Jun 26, 2023 · Ub Iwerks’ contributions to animation and special effects revolutionized the industry. His technical expertise and innovative designs laid the foundation for modern animation techniques. His collaboration with Walt Disney helped shape the Disney brand and gave birth to iconic characters and films that have captivated audiences for decades.

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