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In Memoriam · 1914 – 2002

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Ward Kimball

A visionary animator and Disney legend, Ward Kimball battles creative challenges and industry resistance to redefine animation and leave a lasting legacy.

Born
1914
Died
2002
  • Also:
  • Director
  • Writer
20
Credits on file
9
Decades active
2
Awards

In short · Worked for nine decades — 20 credits, 1 Academy Award win.

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Biography

Ward Walrath Kimball was an American animator known for his work at Walt Disney Animation Studios. A member of Disney's Nine Old Men, a core group of animators influential in defining Disney's animation style, Kimball contributed to several Disney films and received two Academy Awards for Best Animated Short Film. His contributions continue to be recognized in the animation industry.

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Director

5 credits

Writer

1 credit

Actor

5 credits

Other crew

1 credit

Awards & Nominations

1 win · 1 nomination

Academy Awards

  • Won1969Oscar — Short Film (animated)
  • Nom1956Oscar — Documentary (short Subject)

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