Bill Berg was born in the city of Tacoma, situated in the state of Washington, in the United States of America. Prior to embarking on his professional journey, Berg pursued his passion for art by enrolling at the prestigious Chouinard Art Institute in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California. His artistic endeavors eventually led him to join the esteemed animation department of The Walt Disney Company in 1938, where he began his career as an apprentice.
As Berg's skills and expertise grew, he gradually worked his way up the ranks to become an assistant animator, and eventually, he made the transition to the story department in 1943. It was during this period that he began to showcase his creative talents by writing and sketching various Donald Duck cartoon shorts. Berg's prolific writing skills also earned him recognition within the Disney organization, as he was responsible for conceptualizing and crafting numerous educational features, including the Jiminy Cricket series, which featured films such as "How to Have an Accident in the Home" (1956) and "How to Catch a Cold".
In addition to his work on educational films, Berg was also an integral part of the production team behind several popular television shows, including the "Mickey Mouse Club" and the "Wonderful World of Disney". Furthermore, he was the driving force behind the syndicated Disney comic strip "Scamp" for many years, which showcased his exceptional storytelling abilities.
Berg's remarkable career with Disney spanned over five decades, and his last credit was as a writer on the 1989 animated feature film, "The Little Mermaid". After retiring from the entertainment industry in 1988, Berg passed away in March 2002, at the age of 84, at his home in the picturesque town of San Juan Capistrano, California.
