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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 . Biography
Frank Thomas (1912-2004) was a legendary animator, writer and actor for Disney. He worked on classics like Snow White, The Aristocats, The Rescuers and The Lion King, and co-authored books on Disney animation.
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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.
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.
Learn about Frank Thomas, one of the most influential animators in Disney history, who created memorable characters and scenes in films like Snow White, Bambi, and Lady and the Tramp. Discover his biography, achievements, books, and legacy as a Disney Legend.
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Sep 10, 2004 · Frank Thomas, one of the celebrated “Nine Old Men” of Disney animation whose work set the standards by which all character animation is judged, died quietly at his home in La Canada...
Sep 10, 2004 · One of Disney’s original “nine old men,” the key group that helped make Disney an animation powerhouse from the 1930s onward, Thomas died Wednesday after months of declining health following a...
