Don Bluth

Biography

Born 09/13/1937

Arguably the biggest name in feature-length animation since Walt Disney, Don Bluth learned his craft at the Disney Studio, becoming a valued director of animation there before branching out on his own in 1979. He had actually spent 18 months at Disney immediately after high school graduation in...
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Awards

  • In 1983, received Minneapolis Comic Convention, Achievement Award
  • In 1983, received Arkie Award for Best Arcade Audio Visuals
  • In 1983, received San Diego Comic Convention Inkpot Award

Highlights

  • In 2000, Attempted to win over a teenage audience with the animated science fiction feature "Titan A.E.", which boasted an over-the-edge rock-and-roll score underneath the action
  • In 1999, Made "Bartok the Magnificent", a straight-to video prequel to "Anastasia"
  • In 1997, Released first animated feature made for Fox, "Anastasia"

Family & Companions

  • siblings: had six; one older and five younger
  • Virgil R Bluth Jr: brother (born in February 1934)
  • Frederick Lee Bluth: brother (born in July 1940)

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