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Donald Warren Iwerks (/ ˈ aɪ w ɜːr k s /; born 1929) is an American former Disney executive and co-founder of Iwerks Entertainment along with former Disney executive Stan Kinsey. He is the son of the animator Ub Iwerks ( Walt Disney 's original business partner and co-creator of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit ) and father of Oscar-nominated ...
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.
Theater. As part of our Holiday Member Appreciation Day, join us for an insightful look into the brilliance of renaissance man and Disney Legend Ub Iwerks. Hear from his son, Don Iwerks, who will discuss his father’s ground-breaking history with Walt Disney, as well as his other impressive work.
This interview is with Don Iwerks, the son of Ub Iwerks, who is responsible for enabling Walt’s dreams to turn into reality. Ub is the man who drew Mickey Mouse when the fledging Disney Brothers Studios lost Oswald to Paramount and Charles Mintz. He personally animated the first three Mickey shorts cartoons.
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...
Here are five fascinating facts about Don Iwerks’ distinguished career at The Walt Disney Company: His first role at the Studio was laboratory technician—before his Disney career was put on hold…
Don Iwerks. Legends Award Category: Film. Year Inducted: 2009. Don Iwerks was born in 1929 and followed his father, the animator, special effect wizard, and Disney Legend Ub Iwerks, to Disney, joining the Company in 1950 as a laboratory technician.
