Director 1901 - 1971

Ub Iwerks

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Ubbe Ert Iwerks, known as Ub Iwerks, was an American animator, cartoonist, character designer, inventor, and special effects technician who co-created the characters Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Mickey Mouse with Walt Disney. The works Iwerks produced alongside Disney went on... Read full bio →

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Full Name

Ub Iwerks

Known For

Directing

Birthday

March 24th, 1901 00:00

Place of Birth

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Died

July 7th, 1971 00:00 (aged 70)

TMDB ID

123192

IMDb ID

nm0412650

Biography

Ubbe Ert Iwerks, known as Ub Iwerks, was an American animator, cartoonist, character designer, inventor, and special effects technician who co-created the characters Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Mickey Mouse with Walt Disney. The works Iwerks produced alongside Disney went on to win numerous awards, including multiple Academy Awards.