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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.
Animator Norm Ferguson, affectionately called “Fergy” by his friends at The Walt Disney Studios, was never inhibited by anatomy and drawing rules. An instinctive artist, he drew what felt right, often surprising his peers with the unlikely results.
Ferguson, Norm (1902-1957) Animator and director; started at Disney in 1929 and remained until 1953. He animated on dozens of short cartoons and served as a directing animator on most Disney features from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Peter Pan.
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) .
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.
