Ub Iwerks

Birthday: 3/24/1901
Deathday: 7/7/1971
Place of birth: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Fame for: Directing
Also known as: U. B. Iwerk, Ubbe Ert Iwwerks, 'Ub' Iwerks, U.B. Iwerks, Ub. Iwerks, Ubbe Iwerks

Biography

Ubbe Ert Iwerks, known as Ub Iwerks, was an American animator, cartoonist, character designer, inventor, and special effects technician who co-created the characters Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Mickey Mouse with Walt Disney. The works Iwerks produced alongside Disney went on to win numerous awards, including multiple Academy Awards.