Mel Shaw

Mel Shaw

Deceased · Born: Dec 19, 1914 · Died: Nov 22, 2012

Personal Details

Born Dec 19, 1914 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Florence Louise Hurd

    ( Nov 28, 1985 to Sep 21, 2004 )
  • Louise

    ( May 14, 2024 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

American animator, design artist, writer, and artist. Shaw was involved in the animation, story design, and visual development of numerous Disney animated films, beginning with Bambi, which was released in 1942. His other animated film credits, usually involving animation design or the story, included The Rescuers in 1977, The Fox and the Hound in 1981, The Black Cauldron in 1985, The Great Mouse Detective in 1986, Beauty and the Beast in 1991, and The Lion King in 1994. He was named a Disney Legend in 2004 for his contributions to the Walt Disney Company. -Wikipedia

Career

1986
The Great Mouse Detective
The Great Mouse Detective as Screenplay
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1942
Bambi
Bambi as Story
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