Charles August "Nick" Nichols was a renowned American animator and film director, born in the small ranching town of Milford, Utah.
He began his illustrious career at the esteemed Disney studio, earning his first film credit for the 1940 classic "Pinocchio", where he expertly animated the captivating and villainous Coachman. Additionally, he served as a film director for several short films, introducing beloved characters such as Morris the Midget Moose, and made significant contributions to the popular Pluto series.
Later, Nichols transitioned to the renowned animation studio Hanna-Barbera, where he co-directed the beloved film "Charlotte's Web" (1973),and played a crucial role in creating iconic series such as "Hong Kong Phooey" and "Goober and the Ghost Chasers".
In the 1980s, Nichols returned to the Disney studio, where he left a lasting legacy through his contributions to the final season of the television series "The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" (1988-1991).
Nichols' remarkable career spanned over seven decades, and he passed away in 1992, at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and delight audiences to this day.
