Mel Shaw

For the American racing driver, see Mel Shaw (racing driver).

Mel Shaw
Born
Melvin Schwartzman

December 19, 1914 (1914-12-19)
Brooklyn, New York
DiedNovember 22, 2012 (2012-11-23) (aged 97)
Reseda, California
Occupations
  • Animator
  • design artist
  • writer
  • artist

Mel Shaw (born Melvin Schwartzman; December 19, 1914 – November 22, 2012) was an American animator, design artist, writer, and artist. Shaw was involved in the animation, story design, and visual development of numerous Disney animated films, beginning with Bambi, which was released in 1942.[1][2] His other animated film credits, usually involving animation design or the story, included The Rescuers in 1977, The Fox and the Hound in 1981, The Black Cauldron in 1985, The Great Mouse Detective in 1986, Beauty and the Beast in 1991, and The Lion King in 1994.[1][2] He was named a Disney Legend in 2004 for his contributions to The Walt Disney Company.[1]

  1. ^ a b c Barnes, Mike (November 30, 2012). "Legendary Disney Animator Mel Shaw Dies at 97". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 9, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
  2. ^ a b Nelson, Valerie J. (November 29, 2012). "Mel Shaw Dies at 97; Disney Design Drtist". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on December 2, 2012. Retrieved December 20, 2012.