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This article is about the Disney animator. For other people named Frank Thomas, see Frank Thomas. Franklin Rosborough Thomas (September 5, 1912 – September 8, 2004) was an American animator and pianist. He was one of Walt Disney 's leading team of animators known as the Nine Old Men .
Franklin Rosborough "Frank" Thomas was an American animator. He was one of Walt Disney's team of animators known as the Nine Old Men. Born in Fresno, California, Frank Thomas attended Stanford University, where he worked on campus humor magazine The Stanford Chaparral with Ollie Johnston. After...
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Apr 24, 2017 · Frank was employed by The Walt Disney Studios on September 24, 1934—he was employee #224. Animating complex characters and sequences throughout his illustrious career, he had an essential role in nearly every animated feature produced during Walt’s lifetime.
Biography. Awards. Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Frank Thomas (1912-2004) Animation Department. Writer. Actor. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Frank Thomas was born on 5 September 1912 in Santa Monica, California, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for The Iron Giant (1999), The Incredibles (2004) and The Aristocats (1970).
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Sep 10, 2004 · Sept. 10, 2004 12 AM PT. Special to The Times. Frank Thomas, one of the celebrated “Nine Old Men” of Disney animation whose work set the standards by which all character animation is...
Year Inducted: 1989. Animator Frank Thomas instilled vivid personality into his characters. He drew some of Disney animation’s most memorable, as well as touching, moments, including the Dwarfs crying at Snow White’s bier, Bambi and Thumper learning how to ice skate, and the charming spaghetti-eating sequence in Lady and the Tramp.
