Margaret J. Winkler
Margaret J. Winkler | |
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| Born | April 22, 1895 Hungary, Austria-Hungary |
| Died | June 21, 1990 (aged 95) Mamaroneck, New York, U.S. |
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| Known for | Foudning M.J. Winkler Pictures |
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Margaret J. Winkler Mintz (Winkler; April 22, 1895 – June 21, 1990) was a film studio executive, producer, distributor, and animator who was a major figure in silent animation history, having a crucial role in the histories of Max and Dave Fleischer, Pat Sullivan, Otto Messmer, and Walt Disney. She was the first woman to produce and distribute animated films. Winkler was portrayed in the feature film Walt Before Mickey.