Burny Mattinson | |
|---|---|
 Mattinson in 1983 | |
| Born | Burnett Mattinson May 13, 1935 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 27, 2023 (aged 87) Canoga Park, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1953–2023 |
| Employer | Walt Disney Animation Studios (1953–2023) |
| Spouses | Sylvia Fry
(m. 1962; died 1986)Ellen Siirola (before 2023) |
| Children | 3 |
Burnett Mattinson (May 13, 1935 – February 27, 2023) was an American animator, director, producer, and story artist for Walt Disney Animation Studios, where he was employed from 1953 until his death in 2023.
Mattinson was honored as an inductee of the Disney Legends program in 2008.[1] Mattinson was the longest serving employee of The Walt Disney Company, with a career that spanned seven decades.[2]
As a director, Mattinson was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film for Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983). He also co-directed the Disney animated mystery adventure film The Great Mouse Detective (1986).
- ^ "Legend Bio: Burny Mattinson (animation)". D23. 2008.
- ^ "The Walt Disney Company Honors its Longest-Serving Employee". The Walt Disney Company. June 18, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2018.