Ollie Johnston
Ollie Johnston | |
|---|---|
Johnston in 1989 | |
| Born | Oliver Martin Johnston Jr. October 31, 1912 Palo Alto, California, U.S. |
| Died | April 14, 2008 (aged 95) Sequim, Washington, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Oliver M. Johnston, Jr. Oliver M. Johnston Oliver Johnston |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Animator |
| Years active | 1934–1981 (at Disney) 1981–1993 (book author) |
| Known for | One of Disney's Nine Old Men |
| Spouse |
Marie E. Worthey
(m. 1943; died 2005) |
| Children | 2 |
Oliver Martin Johnston Jr. (October 31, 1912 – April 14, 2008) was an American motion picture animator. He was one of Disney's Nine Old Men, and the last surviving at the time of his death from natural causes. He was recognized by The Walt Disney Company with its Disney Legend Award in 1989. His work was recognized with the National Medal of Arts in 2005.