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Ub Iwerks

Ub Iwerks

American film director

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Birthdate
March 24, 1901
Birthplace
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
Date of Death
July 7, 1971
Place of Death
Burbank, California
Burbank, California
Educated at
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Northeast High School (Missouri)
Occupation
Animator
Animator
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Comics artist
Screenwriter
Screenwriter
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Artist
Film director
Film director
Film producer
Film producer
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Digital imaging technician

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Child
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Don Iwerks
Citizenship
United States
United States
Notable Work
Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse
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Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
Wikidata ID
Q336424
Overview

Ub Iwerks (1901-1971) was an American film director, animator, artist, screenwriter, digital imaging technician, film producer, and comics artist . Born in Kansas City, Missouri , he was educated at Northeast High School . Iwerks held citizenship in the United States .

Iwerks is most notably known for his work on the beloved characters Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit . His son, Don Iwerks, followed in his father's footsteps becoming involved in the film industry as well .

After a successful career, Ub Iwerks passed away on July 7, 1971, in Burbank, California .

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