Marc Davis

Animator and screenwriter for Disney

Marc Davis - Animator and screenwriter for Disney
Born

March 30th, 1913
112 years ago

Died

January 12th, 2000
25 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent animator and one of the Nine Old Men at Disney, contributed to several classic animated films. Played a vital role in creating characters and sequences for some of Disney's most beloved productions. Also worked on the Disneyland and Walt Disney World theme parks, designing attractions and characters.

Animated in 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'

Contributed to 'Sleeping Beauty'

Designed characters for 'Peter Pan'

Worked on Disneyland attractions

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