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Ubbe Ert Iwerks (March 24, 1901 – July 7, 1971), known as Ub Iwerks (/ ˈʌb ˈaɪwɜːrks / UB EYE-wurks), 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 Mick...
Jul 7, 2021 · Fifty years ago today, an animator named Ub Iwerks died. He was never a household name, but he is responsible for some of Disney's greatest special effects, and he designed Mickey Mouse....
Mar 24, 2017 · Ub Iwerks was one of the most consequential employees of The Walt Disney Company. Dave Smith, Chief Archivist Emeritus of the Walt Disney Archives, calls Ub “an animation genius, perhaps the greatest of all time.”
May 26, 2024 · His artistry, innovation and lightning-fast drawing skills gave Mickey his distinctive look and movement that made him an overnight sensation. This is the story of the unsung genius who made a simple cartoon mouse into an enduring symbol of American culture.
Ub Iwerks (born March 24, 1901, Kansas City, Mo., U.S.—died July 7, 1971, Burbank, Calif.) was an American animator and special-effects technician who, among many other achievements, brought the world-renowned cartoon character Mickey Mouse to life. Iwerks was the son of an immigrant German barber.
Jun 9, 2022 · American animator and special-effects technician Ub Iwerks created the cartoon character Mickey Mouse alongside Walt Disney and changed the course of animated movie history forever. Born Ubbe Ert Iwwerks in 1901 in Kansas City, Missouri, ‘Ub Iwerks’ showed a talent and passion for drawing from a young age.
Iwerks’ new book Walt Disney’s Ultimate Inventor: The Genius of Ub Iwerks, published by Disney Editions, will be available for purchase in the Museum Store starting on Saturday, December 7, before the book’s public release date.
Sep 26, 2024 · Meet Ub Iwerks, the son of a German immigrant, a talented animator, an incredible artist, and a pivotal inventor who altered the course of Hollywood history. Without his contributions to the industry, some of your favorite movies, cartoons, and even theme park attractions may have never been made. Things to do:
Ub Iwerks (1901-1971) 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.
Mini Bio. 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 a personal friend.
