Animators
Betty Lawyer Kimball passed away last Thursday evening at the age of
97. She died from natural causes.
Betty (birth name: Mary …
Category Archives: Ward Kimball
Disney
Animator Ward Kimball’s famed Chloe locomotive was on the move
recently to Yorba Linda, CA for the annual Holiday Festival …
recently to Yorba Linda, CA for the annual Holiday Festival …
Cartoon Culture
I didn’t expect to be using this picture in such a sad context,
but here is a photo of Michael Jackson visiting with Ward and …
but here is a photo of Michael Jackson visiting with Ward and …
Classic
During World War II, dozens of Disney artists were drafted into
the US military. Today I’m sharing letters written by three …
the US military. Today I’m sharing letters written by three …
Ward Kimball
From 1959, Christmas morning at the home of Disney legend Ward
Kimball along with his family–wife Betty and children Kelly, …
Kimball along with his family–wife Betty and children Kelly, …
Ward Kimball
I can’t help it, I’m in the holiday spirit, so here’s another
one for today: the Firehouse Five Plus Two, led by Disney …
one for today: the Firehouse Five Plus Two, led by Disney …
Ward Kimball
Among the discoveries in the newly available Life Magazine photo
archives is this headstand by Ward Kimball during one of …
archives is this headstand by Ward Kimball during one of …
Ward Kimball
Need some last-minute costume suggestions? Here are some ideas
from Ward and Betty Kimball: Or why not just …
from Ward and Betty Kimball: Or why not just …
Disney
Somebody finally posted Ward Kimball’s It’s Tough to Be a Bird
online. The short won the Oscar for best animated short in …
online. The short won the Oscar for best animated short in …
Disney
Several years ago I curated a program of CinemaScope cartoon
shorts from the 1950s, which I screened at the Ottawa Animation …
shorts from the 1950s, which I screened at the Ottawa Animation …
Cartoon Culture
A rollicking version of “Jingle Bells” courtesy of the Firehouse
Five Plus Two, which includes two of Disney’s Nine Old Men. …
Five Plus Two, which includes two of Disney’s Nine Old Men. …
Animators
It is well known that, for a variety of reasons, legendary
Disney director and animator Ward Kimball was demoted by Walt …
Disney director and animator Ward Kimball was demoted by Walt …
Classic
Disney historian and author Jim Fanning has written a fine
appreciation of the little-seen Ward Kimball featurette Dad, Can …
appreciation of the little-seen Ward Kimball featurette Dad, Can …
Animators
If you don’t know who this animation genius is, click on the
picture to find out.
picture to find out.
