On this day in 1971, Ub Iwerks passes away in Burbank, California. Other than Walt Disney, he was the one most responsible for the creation of Mickey Mouse. He was a legendary animation pioneer and helped Walt turn the animation medium into the art form it is today. Animation fans the world over truly owe this great man a world of thanks.
Steamboat Willie toots his horn for you, Ub...
2 comments:
Thanks for sharing the Ub info.
A lot of people may not be familiar with all of Ub's additions, inventions and contributions to the Disney Company and animation, as a whole.
And also, the fact that Ub ventured out on his own many times and always came back to Walt. And Walt never said a thing. Makes you wonder what might have happened during those early days in Kansas and at 2719 Hyperion.
Great info thanks for sharing!!!
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