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Norm Ferguson served as a sequence director or directing animator on many of the classic Walt Disney features films from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937 through the 1950s, including Pinocchio, Fantasia, Bambi, Cinderella, Peter Pan, and Alice in Wonderland.
John Lounsbery (March 9, 1911 – February 13, 1976) started in 1935 and, working under Norm "Fergy" Ferguson, quickly became a star animator. Lounsbery, affectionately known as "Louns" by his fellow animators, was an incredibly strong draftsman who inspired many animators over the years.
Learn about Norm Ferguson, a prolific and versatile animator who worked on over 75 Disney shorts and features, including Snow White, Pinocchio, Fantasia, and Peter Pan. Discover his style, influence, and legacy as a Disney Legend.
Learn about Norm Ferguson, a Disney animator and director who worked on many classic cartoons and features from 1929 to 1953. He was known for his animation of Pluto and the witch in Snow White.
Norman Ferguson was born on 2 September 1902 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He was a director and production manager, known for Dumbo (1941) , Pinocchio (1940) and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) .
- Norman Ferguson
- November 4, 1957
- September 2, 1902
William Norman Ferguson was an American animator at the Disney Studios. He was known by the nickname "Fergy" by his colleagues. Rather than focus on inner emotions, Ferguson was known for using broader movements to suggest acting and personality.
Norman Ferguson’s legacy endures as a visionary animator and mentor, influencing generations of artists. He passed away in November 1957, leaving behind a rich cinematic heritage celebrated in documentaries like Pluto’s Pal Fergy.
