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James Algar

Director, Producer, Writer, Additional Credits
Born June 11, 1912Died February 26, 1998 (85 years)
James Algar (June 11, 1912 – February 26, 1998) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He worked at Walt Disney Productions for 43 years and received the Disney Legends award in 1998. He was born in Modesto, California and died in Carmel, California.

Known For

  • Bambi
  • Fantasia 2000
  • The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
  • Fantasia
  • The Incredible Journey
  • The Living Desert
  • The Gnome-Mobile
  • The Wind in the Willows
  • The Little Whirlwind
  • Victory Through Air Power
  • The Vanishing Prairie
  • The African Lion
  • White Wilderness
  • Jungle Cat
  • Beaver Valley
  • The Legend of Lobo
  • Rascal
  • Secrets of Life
  • Grand Canyon
  • Disneyland
  • Nature's Half Acre
  • Ten Who Dared
  • Bear Country
  • The Boy Who Talked to Badgers

James Algar Filmography

1959
The 31st Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Accepting Best Live Action Short Film, Best Documentary Feature And Best Documentary Short
1954
Disneyland (TV Series) · as Self

1958
White Wilderness · as Written By
1955
The African Lion · as Written By
1954
Disneyland (TV Series) · as Teleplay By
1951
Nature's Half Acre · as Script
1942
Bambi · as Co-Director
1937

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