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Donald Ernst | |
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| Born | Donald William Ernst January 25, 1934 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | April 9, 2023 (aged 89) Stevenson Ranch, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Don Ernst |
| Occupation(s) | Film, sound, music editor, film producer |
| Years active | 1956–2011 |
Donald W. Ernst (January 25, 1934 – April 9, 2023) was an American film, music and sound editor and film producer.[1] He commonly worked in the animation industry.
Ernst started his career in television serving as editor on Gilligan's Island, Cimarron Strip and Gunsmoke, he later moved on to film editing. Ernst went to work at Ralph Bakshi's studio editing films such as Coonskin, The Lord of the Rings, Wizards and Hey Good Lookin'.
Upon joining Disney, Ernst got a chance to produce films such as Aladdin, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey and Fantasia 2000 (along with Roy E. Disney). He also produced the English voice adaptation of Spirited Away.
Ernst died on April 9, 2023, at the age of 89.[2]
- ^ "Donald W. Ernst". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2013. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013.
- ^ "Animation Editor-Producer Don Ernst Dies Age 89". Archived from the original on April 13, 2023. Retrieved November 24, 2024.