Ollie Johnston | |
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![]() Johnston in 1989 | |
Born | Oliver Martin Johnston Jr. October 31, 1912 Palo Alto, California, U.S. |
Died | April 14, 2008 Sequim, Washington, U.S. | (aged 95)
Nationality | American |
Other names | Oliver M. Johnston, Jr. Oliver M. Johnston Oliver Johnston |
Alma mater | |
Occupation | Animator |
Years active | 1934–1981 (at Disney) 1981–1993 (book author) |
Known for | One of Disney's Nine Old Men |
Spouse |
Marie E. Johnston
(m. 1943; died 2005) |
Children | 2 |
Oliver Martin Johnston Jr. (October 31, 1912 – April 14, 2008) was an American motion picture animator. He was one of Disney's Nine Old Men, and the last surviving at the time of his death from natural causes.[1][2][3] He was recognized by The Walt Disney Company with its Disney Legend Award in 1989. His work was recognized with the National Medal of Arts in 2005.
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