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James Algar (June 11, 1912 – February 26, 1998) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He worked at Walt Disney Productions for 43 years and received the Disney Legends award in 1998. He was born in Modesto, California and died in Carmel, California.
James Algar. Director: The African Lion. James Algar studied at Stanford where he developed his skills as a cartoonist by drawing for the university's satirical magazine, The Chaparral. He joined the Disney Organisation in 1934, initially as animator.
James Nelson Algar was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He received the Disney Legends award in 1998. Algar was born in California and studied at Stanford where he developed his skills as a cartoonist by drawing for the university's satirical magazine "The Chaparral".
Feb 26, 1998 · James Algar (June 11, 1912 – February 26, 1998) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He worked at Walt Disney Productions for 43 years and received the Disney Legends award in 1998. He was born in Modesto, California and died in Carmel, California.
James Algar and Walt Disney 1934-1977 Laurie Algar, daughter of Disney Legend, James Algar, presents "Growing Up Disney" about her father's 43-year career as Animator, Producer, Director with Walt Disney Studio: winner of nine Academy Awards and Director of such classics as Bambi and Fantasia.
Feb 28, 1998 · James Nelson Algar, animator, writer, director and producer at Walt Disney Studios for 43 years, who shared nine Academy Awards for nature and adventure documentaries and features, has died. He...
After 43 years with The Walt Disney Studios, Jim retired on October 31, 1977. He passed away on February 26, 1998, in Carmel, California. Director, writer, producer, and narrator James “Jim” Algar loved the action and adventure associated with creating Disney’s nature pictures.
