swap_horiz Ben Sharpsteen Alternatives

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Walt Disney

Walt Disney was a pioneering American animator and studio founder. He established Walt Disney Productions in 1923, revol...

Traditional Pioneer Producer Golden Age

9.6 Brilliant

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Bill Tytla

Bill Tytla was a prominent animator primarily known for his evocative character work during Disney’s Golden Age. His met...

Traditional Disney Golden Age Character Animator

9.3 Excellent

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Frank Thomas

Frank Thomas was a prominent American animator working primarily at Disney during the studio’s Golden Age. He was a memb...

Traditional Disney Golden Age Nine Old Men

9.2 Excellent

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Ollie Johnston

Ollie Johnston was a highly influential American animator primarily known for his work at Disney during the studio’s “Go...

Traditional Disney Golden Age Nine Old Men

9.2 Excellent

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Milt Kahl

Milt Kahl was a highly respected American animator primarily associated with Disney Studios during its Golden Age. He is...

Traditional Disney Golden Age Nine Old Men

9.2 Excellent

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John Musker

John Musker is a prominent animator and director recognized for his contributions to beloved animated films. He has nota...

Traditional Disney Aladdin Director

9.0 Excellent

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Ron Clements

Ron Clements is a prominent animator and director recognized for his contributions to Disney’s classic animated films. H...

Traditional Disney Aladdin Director

9.0 Excellent

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Ward Kimball

Ward Kimball was a prominent American animator during Disney’s Golden Age. He was one of the “Nine Old Men,” a group of...

Traditional Disney Golden Age Nine Old Men

8.9 Great

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Eric Goldberg

Eric Goldberg is a celebrated American animator recognized primarily for his work at Disney. He gained prominence throug...

Traditional Disney Director Character Animator

8.8 Great

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Ub Iwerks

Ub Iwerks was a pivotal figure in early animation history. He collaborated with Walt Disney to develop Mickey Mouse, sig...

Traditional Disney Pioneer Golden Age

8.7 Great

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Art Babbitt

Art Babbitt (1907–1992) was an American animator at Walt Disney Productions who defined the character of Goofy. He anima...

Traditional Disney Golden Age Character Animator

8.5 Great

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Gary Trousdale

Gary Trousdale is an American film director and animator recognized for his extensive career at Walt Disney Animation St...

Traditional Disney Beauty And The Beast Director

8.5 Great

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Roger Allers

Roger Allers is an American film director, screenwriter, and storyboard artist recognized for his extensive work with Wa...

Traditional Disney Director Lion King

8.5 Great

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David Hand

David Hand was an American animator and director who became a senior production figure at Walt Disney's studio during it...

Traditional Disney Golden Age Snow White

8.1 Great

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Wolfgang Reitherman

Wolfgang Reitherman was an American animator and director who played a central role at Walt Disney Productions as a memb...

Traditional Disney Golden Age Director

8.0 Great

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Ham Luske

Hamilton "Ham" Luske was an American animator and director who played a foundational role in the development of Walt Dis...

Traditional Disney Golden Age Director

7.9 Good

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Wilfred Jackson

Wilfred Jackson was an American animator, layout artist, and director whose career was tied to Walt Disney Productions....

Traditional Disney Golden Age Director

7.7 Good

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Clyde Geronimi

Clyde Geronimi was an Italian-born American animator and director whose career at Walt Disney Productions spanned severa...

Traditional Disney Golden Age Director

7.5 Good

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Jack Kinney

Jack Kinney was an American animator and director who spent much of his career at Walt Disney Productions during the stu...

Traditional Disney Golden Age Director

7.4 Good

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Jack Hannah

Jack Hannah was an American animator and director known for his extensive work at Walt Disney Productions. He began his...

Traditional Disney Golden Age Director

7.3 Good