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Mar 24, 2017 · Ub’s technical expertise gained him critical acclaim, winning him two Oscars and landing him a prestigious gig—special effects for Alfred Hitchcock’s production of The Birds (1963). Ub’s cinematic contributions reached its cultural zenith with George Lucas’ application of optical printing in 1977’s Star Wars.
Learn about Ub’s many inventions and contributions to the world of animation, special effects, and film processes—many of which are not known to the public—and get a unique perspective of what it was like to grow up with the illustrious Ub Iwerks.
Ub Iwerks. Animation Department. Director. Visual Effects. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Ub Iwerks worked as a commercial artist in Kansas City in 1919 when he met Walt Disney who was in the same profession. When Disney decided to form an animation company, Ub Iwerks was the first employee he had due to his skill at fast drawing as well as being ...
Jun 26, 2023 · Ub Iwerks (October 24, 1901 – July 7, 1971) was an American animator, cartoonist, and special effects technician. He is best known for collaborating with Walt Disney, co-creating Mickey Mouse, designing the multiplane camera, and contributing to numerous groundbreaking animations.
Ubbe Ert Iwerks, known as Ub Iwerks, 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 character of Mickey Mouse, among others.
Feb 15, 2024 · Ub Iwerks. Legends Award Category: Animation, Imagineering. Year Inducted: 1989. Ub Iwerks was known at Disney for his animation genius and technical wizardry—as well as his unusual name.
Dec 17, 2008 · A documentary on the life of the under-appreciated animator Ub Iwerks, who played a major role in the creation of Mickey Mouse. Director. Leslie Iwerks. Writer. Leslie Iwerks. Stars. Kelsey Grammer. Mark Kausler. John Lasseter. See production info at IMDbPro. RENT/BUY. from $3.79. Add to Watchlist. 6 User reviews. 2 Critic reviews. Photos.
