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Dec 17, 2008 · The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story: Directed by Leslie Iwerks. With Kelsey Grammer, Mark Kausler, John Lasseter, Russell Merritt. A documentary on the life of the under-appreciated animator Ub Iwerks, who played a major role in the creation of Mickey Mouse.
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Jul 7, 2021 · Fifty years ago today, an animator named Ub Iwerks died. He was never a household name, but he is responsible for some of Disney's greatest special effects, and he designed Mickey Mouse.
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The Hand Behind The Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story. Ub Iwerks was considered by many to be Walt Disney's oldest friend, and spent most of his career with Disney. The two met in 1919 while...
Ub Iwerks helped shape modern animation, and this documentary, directed by his granddaughter, Leslie Iwerks, chronicles the fascinating story of this artistic genius and remarkable inventor, who helped create classic Disney entertainment that still resonates with audiences today.
A documentary film, The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story, was released in 1999, followed by a book written by Iwerks' granddaughter Leslie Iwerks and John Kenworthy in 2001.
Jul 21, 2000 · Although Walt Disney was the public face of the animation studio that bore his name, much of the behind-the-scenes work was done by head animator Ub Iwerks. This biography by Iwerks'...
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The Documentary is a loving and insightful look into the life of one of the great innovators and animators of our time, and the creator of the Mickey Mouse character. Documentary 2000 1 hr 30 min. G. Starring Ub Iwerks, Kelsey Grammer, Joseph Adamson. Director Leslie Iwerks.