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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 (1912-1998) was a Disney legend who worked on classic animated and live-action films, such as Fantasia, Bambi, and The Living Desert. He also wrote and produced documentaries for the True-Life Adventure series and The Magical World of Disney.
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".
James Algar was a Disney animator, director and writer who worked on classics like Fantasia and Bambi. He also produced documentaries like The Living Desert and The Vanishing Prairie, and was named a Disney Legend in 1998.
Laurie Algar, daughter of Disney Legend James Algar, shares her father's 43-year career as Animator, Producer, Director with Walt Disney Studio. See vintage photos, animation model sheets, memos, letters, and learn about the True Life Adventures, Mr. Lincoln, and Star Wars.
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...
May 28, 2024 · This list celebrates the best movies directed by James Algar, showcasing his versatility from groundbreaking nature documentaries to classic animated features. Whether you're a die-hard Disney fan or a newcomer to his work, these films highlight Algar's unique ability to blend storytelling with visual artistry.
