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Ken Peterson (1909-2000)

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Alias:
J. Kenneth Peterson

Birthplace:
San Francisco, California, USA

Born:
January 1, 1909

Died:
March 29, 2000

Biography from TheMovieDB

he joined the Walt Disney Studios in 1936. In 1937, he was assigned to "Snow White," his first feature-length film, the first animated feature-length film. In 1941, he was selected as the animator's representative during a strike at the studios. Walt Disney was so impressed with his civility and good humor, he promoted Peterson quickly to head of the Art Department. He was the production supervisor on such films as "Alice in Wonderland," "Lady and the Tramp," "101 Dalmatians" and "Sleeping Beauty." He also played an important role in the development of Disneyland. He oversaw original merchandising and established the Art Corner and Merlin's Magic Shop. Peterson also produced live-action documentaries, television shows, short-subject films and later became a governor of the Academy Awards Assn. He was born in San Francisco and grew up in Hawaii. He graduated from the University of Washington. -http://articles.glendalenewspress.com/2000-04-04/news/export49409_1_animator-dalmatians-snow-white

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Film Production

Animation:
1939  Donald's Cousin Gus
1939  Donald's Lucky Day
1939  Officer Duck
1940  Billposters
1940  Mr. Duck Steps Out
1940  Tugboat Mickey
1942  The Olympic Champ
1992  Dingo aux jeux olympiques

Associate Producer:
1939  Donald's Cousin Gus
1939  Donald's Lucky Day
1939  Officer Duck
1940  Billposters
1940  Mr. Duck Steps Out
1940  Tugboat Mickey
1942  The Olympic Champ
1965  Freewayphobia
1965  Goofy's Freeway Troubles
1974  Ringo, the Refugee Raccoon
1992  Dingo aux jeux olympiques

Producer:
1939  Donald's Cousin Gus
1939  Donald's Lucky Day
1939  Officer Duck
1940  Billposters
1940  Mr. Duck Steps Out
1940  Tugboat Mickey
1942  The Olympic Champ
1965  Freewayphobia
1965  Goofy's Freeway Troubles
1968  Steps Towards Maturity and Health
1968  Understanding Stresses and Strains
1969  Physical Fitness and Good Health
1969  The Social Side of Health
1970  New Girl
1971  Room for Heroes
1974  Man, Monsters & Mysteries
1974  Ringo, the Refugee Raccoon
1992  Dingo aux jeux olympiques

Production Supervisor:
1939  Donald's Cousin Gus
1939  Donald's Lucky Day
1939  Officer Duck
1940  Billposters
1940  Mr. Duck Steps Out
1940  Tugboat Mickey
1942  The Olympic Champ
1951  Alice in Wonderland
1955  Lady and the Tramp
1959  Sleeping Beauty
1961  One Hundred and One Dalmatians
1965  Freewayphobia
1965  Goofy's Freeway Troubles
1968  Steps Towards Maturity and Health
1968  Understanding Stresses and Strains
1969  Physical Fitness and Good Health
1969  The Social Side of Health
1970  New Girl
1971  Room for Heroes
1974  Man, Monsters & Mysteries
1974  Ringo, the Refugee Raccoon
1992  Dingo aux jeux olympiques

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