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Donald Warren Iwerks ( / ˈaɪwɜːrks /; born 1929) is an American former Disney executive and co-founder of Iwerks Entertainment along with former Disney executive Stan Kinsey.
Donald Warren "Don" Iwerks is a former Disney executive, a Disney Legend, an Oscar winner, and co-founder of Iwerks Entertainment, along with former Disney executive Stan Kinsey. He is the son of the legendary animator Ub Iwerks (Walt Disney's original business partner and co-creator of Mickey...
Dec 13, 2019 · Himself an Oscar-winning technical innovator who worked with his father for many years at Disney, Don Iwerks is singularly well-positioned to tell Ub Iwerks’ story. We caught up with Don and spoke to him about the book and his dad’s legacy.
Don Iwerks was born on 24 July 1929 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is known for Tron (1982), Magic Journeys (1982) and Italia '61 (1961). He has been married to Betty Keeler since 8 April 1972.
Don Iwerks is a Disney Legend and a co-founder of Iwerks Entertainment. He will share his insights into his father's inventions and contributions to animation, special effects, and film processes at a talk at The Walt Disney Family Museum.
Jan 23, 2020 · Don Iwerks discusses efforts to preserve the legacy of his father, inventor, animator, and Da Vinci like genius - Ub Iwerks - in this exclusive interview.
Don Iwerks has received numerous acclaims for his technological advancements, including the prestigious Gordon E. Sawyer Award at the 1996 Academy Awards ® and Iwerks Entertainment receiving the 1999 Academy Award ® Scientific Technical Achievement for the Iwerks 8/70 Linear Loop projection system.
