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Ubbe Ert Iwerks (March 24, 1901 – July 7, 1971), known as Ub Iwerks (/ ˈ ʌ b ˈ aɪ w ɜːr k s / UB EYE-wurks), was an American animator, cartoonist, character designer, inventor, and special effects technician, known for his work with Walt Disney Animation Studios in general, and for having worked on the development of the design of the ...
Ub Iwerks, A.S.C. (24 Mac 1901 – 7 Julai 1971) ialah seorang juruanimasi, kartunis dan juruteknik kesan khas yang terkenal kerana bekerja dengan Walt Disney. Beliau lahir dengan nama Ubbe Ert Iwwerks di Kansas City, Missouri. Iwerks adalah berketurunan Frisia.
Learn about Ub Iwerks, the prolific animator and brilliant technical mind who was Walt Disney's friend and collaborator. Discover his contributions to the early Disney cartoons, his departure and return to the studio, and his legacy in the animation industry.
Ub Iwerks (born March 24, 1901, Kansas City, Mo., U.S.—died July 7, 1971, Burbank, Calif.) was an American animator and special-effects technician who, among many other achievements, brought the world-renowned cartoon character Mickey Mouse to life. Iwerks was the son of an immigrant German barber.
Ub Iwerks was a pioneer of animation and visual effects, who worked with Walt Disney and later founded his own studio. He created Mickey Mouse, Oswald the Rabbit, and many special effects for Disney classics such as Mary Poppins and The Birds.
Iwerks, Ub (1901-1971) Animator and special effects wizard. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1901, of Dutch extraction, he had his first major job with the Pesmen-Rubin Commercial Art Studio, where he did lettering and airbrush work.
Ub Iwerks was a pioneer animator and special effects artist who worked with Walt Disney and created Mickey Mouse. He also founded his own studio, worked for Columbia, and returned to Disney to focus on technical development.
