Ub Iwerks
Directing
- Born
- March 24, 1901 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA
- Died
- July 7, 1971
- Age
- Died at age 70
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.
