Ub Iwerks

Animator, co-creator of Mickey Mouse

Ub Iwerks - Artists & Creatives born March 24th, 1901
Born
Died

1971
55 years ago — 70 years old

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Artists & Creatives

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United States

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American animator and director co-created the iconic character Mickey Mouse alongside Walt Disney. Iwerks contributed significantly to the animation industry through innovations in the field and development of new techniques, leading to advancements in animation quality. He worked at the Walt Disney Studio and was instrumental in the early success of Disney animations. Later, Iwerks established his own animation studio and produced numerous cartoon series and characters that gained popularity.

Co-created Mickey Mouse

Developed innovative animation techniques

Produced cartoons at Iwerks Studio

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