Director
Wolfgang Reitherman
1909 – 1985
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 26 June 1909, Munich, Germany
- Died
- 22 May 1985
- Known for
- One Hundred and One Dalmatians, The Sword in the Stone, The Jungle Book
Wolfgang "Woolie" Reitherman was a German-born American animator and director who joined Disney in 1934. One of the studio's "Nine Old Men", he animated memorable action sequences before becoming its chief animation director from 1961, shaping Disney features through the 1960s and 1970s.
Where to start
One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)Log in to add it to the library
His first film as Disney's chief animation director, launching his run directing the studio's features.
The Sword in the Stone (1963)Log in to add it to the library
Arthurian comedy he directed, with his son Richard voicing Wart in the film.
The Jungle Book (1967)Full guide
Hugely popular musical adventure he directed; among his best-loved and most enduring features.
Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (1968)Log in to add it to the library
Beloved Pooh short he directed; it won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film.
Robin Hood (1973)Log in to add it to the library
Animal-cast retelling of the legend, a key example of his later Disney features.
Their films in the library
Awards
No major awards are documented here.
The full list · 26
- 1954A Story of DogsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 1955The Goofy Success StoryLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1957The Truth About Mother GooseLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1957The Goofy Adventure StoryLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1959Donald in Mathmagic LandLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1960Goliath IILog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1961One Hundred and One DalmatiansLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1961AquamaniaLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1961Holiday for Henpecked HusbandsLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1962The Hunting InstinctLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1963The Sword in the StoneLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1966Winnie the Pooh and the Honey TreeLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1967The Jungle BookLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1968Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery DayLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1970The AristocatsLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1972Superstar GoofyLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1973Robin HoodLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1977The RescuersLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1977The Many Adventures of Winnie the PoohLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1978From Fantasia to FantasylandLog in to add it to the libraryActor as self
- 2002Walt Disney Treasures - The Complete GoofyLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2005From Walt's Table: A Tribute to Disney's Nine Old MenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (Archive Footage)
- 2005Mickey, les J.O. rigolosLog in to add it to the libraryDirector · Actor
- 2007The Pixar StoryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 2009The Making of 'Pinocchio': No Strings AttachedLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (Archive Footage)
- 2010Waking Sleeping BeautyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.