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Donald Virgil Bluth (/ bluːθ / BLOOTH; born September 13, 1937) [2] is an American filmmaker, animator, and author.
Don Bluth is a renowned animator, director and producer who founded his own studio after leaving Disney. He created classic animated films such as The Secret of NIMH, An American Tail and Anastasia, and collaborated with Steven Spielberg and 20th Century Fox.
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- Titan A.E (2000) It's sad to close the countdown with yet another grim entry. Titan A.E was the last film produced by Fox Animation Studios and the most expensive film ever made by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman.
- Anastasia (1997) With four flops to his name, the pairing of Don Bluth and Gary Goldman desperately needed a hit. After partnering up with 20th Century Fox and their new animation division, the pair got to work to adapt the legend of the Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov of Russia in the setting of an alternate 1926.
- The Pebble and the Penguin (1995) Don Bluth and Gary Goldman finally had the chance to bounce back in 1995, but the animation game changed after Disney released the first ever CGI-generated motion picture with Toy Story.
- Thumbelina (1994) Don Bluth and Gary Goldman kept themselves busy in 1994 by releasing a second feature film based on a story written by Hans Christian Andersen.
Don Bluth was one of the chief animators at Disney to come to the mantle after the great one's death. He eventually became the animation director for such films as The Rescuers (1977) and Pete's Dragon (1977).
- September 13, 1937
Aug 21, 2022 · The legendary animator behind 'Anastasia,' 'The Secret of NIMH,' 'The Land Before Time' and others reflects on his life, career and the influence of his hero Walt Disney.
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Nov 23, 2020 · Learn about the legendary animator's journey from Disney to Don Bluth Studios, his passion for hand-drawn techniques, and his upcoming autobiography. Find out how he influenced generations of filmmakers and created classics like The Secret of N.I.M.H. and An American Tail.
Oct 6, 2020 · The legendary animator and director of The Land Before Time, The Secret of NIMH, and An American Tail talks about his career, his influences, and his themes of danger and courage. He reveals how Steven Spielberg helped him create some of the most moving and memorable scenes in animation history.
