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Mel Shaw

American animator (1914-2012) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 97

Mel Shaw was an American animator, design artist, writer, and artist. Shaw was involved in the animation, story design, and visual development of numerous Disney animated films, beginning with Bambi, which was released in 1942.

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His other animated film credits, usually involving animation design or the story, included The Rescuers in 1977, The Fox and the Hound in 1981, The Black Cauldron in 1985, The Great Mouse Detective in 1986, Beauty and the Beast in 1991, and The Lion King in 1994. He was named a Disney Legend in 2004 for his contributions to The Walt Disney Company.

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United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 2012 · aged 97

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