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Claude Coats

American background artist (1913-1992)

  • Fame42.9
  • Momentum2.8
  • Wikipedia375
Lived 1913–1992, aged 79United States
United States flagUnited States
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    7 languages
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  • Era
    1913–1992
    Aged 79
  • Known for
    It All Started with a …
    1989
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Updated 2026-06-25

Claude Coats was an American artist, background artist, animator and set designer, known for his work with the Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering. His pioneering work with the company helped define the character of animated films, and later, immersive installations with his designs for Disneyland. Coats, known as "The Gentle Giant" was inducted a Disney Legend in 1991.

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42.9
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Momentum2.8
Historical6.8
Source confidence50.0
Completeness40.0
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