Meet the renowned "Duck Man", a celebrated career character animator who left an indelible mark on the world of animation. Spanning nearly a decade, his illustrious tenure at Disney Studios, from 1935 to 1944, was marked by numerous iconic collaborations. Among his most notable achievements, he contributed to the groundbreaking animated classics Dumbo, Fantasia, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and Der Fuehrer's Face.
After leaving Disney, he ventured into the realm of television, becoming an integral part of the beloved Howdy Doody show. His expertise and passion for character animation later led him to assume the role of director for the character animation program at the prestigious Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Design.
