Ollie Johnston | |
|---|---|
 Johnston in 1989 | |
| Born | Oliver Martin Johnston Jr. October 31, 1912 Palo Alto, California, U.S. |
| Died | April 14, 2008 (aged 95) Sequim, Washington, U.S. |
| 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.
- ^ Saperstein, Pat (April 15, 2008). "Animator Ollie Johnston dies at 95". Variety. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
- ^ "'Golden age' Disney animator dies". BBC. April 16, 2008. Retrieved April 16, 2008.
- ^ "Ollie Johnston, last of Disney's elite animators, died on April 14th, aged 95". The Economist. April 24, 2008. Retrieved April 26, 2008.