Ollie Johnston

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
Oct 31, 1912 (112 years old)
Death date
Apr 14, 2008

Ollie Johnston

Known For

The Making of 'Pinocchio': No Strings Attached
0h 56m
Movie 2009

The Making of 'Pinocchio': No Strings Attached

Documentary focusing on the making-of the 1940n adaptation of Pinocchio by the Disney studio, often considered the artistic pinnacle of the Disney feature.

The Pixar Story
1h 27m
Movie 2007

The Pixar Story

A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented people, to the building of its East Bay campus, the company's relationship with Disney, and its remarkable initial string of eight hits. The contributions of John Lasseter, Ed Catmull and Steve Jobs are profiled. The decline of two-dimensional animation is chronicled as three-dimensional animation rises. Hard work and creativity seem to share the screen in equal proportions.

Lady's Pedigree: The Making of Lady and the Tramp
0h 52m
Movie 2006

Lady's Pedigree: The Making of Lady and the Tramp

A documentary on the making of Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp created for the 2006 Platinum DVD.

Once Upon a Dream: The Making of Walt Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty'
0h 16m
Movie 1997

Once Upon a Dream: The Making of Walt Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty'

Documentary about the making of Disney's Animated Classic.

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece
0h 25m
Movie 1996

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece is a behind-the-scenes documentary narrated by Corey Burton on the making of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. It was originally made to commemorate the film's 20th anniversary, and was included with the film's subsequent home video releases. The special was made in 1996 by TV is OK Productions and was directed by Harry Arends.

The Making of Bambi: A Prince is Born
0h 53m
Movie 1994

The Making of Bambi: A Prince is Born

The making of this classic Disney masterpiece about the life of a young faun. Includes archive footage of Walt Disney and his team of animators.

It All Started with a Mouse: The Disney Story
1h 25m
Movie 1989

It All Started with a Mouse: The Disney Story

The story of Walt Disney and the company he built.

Biography

Born in Palo Alto, California, Johnston attended Stanford University, where he worked on the campus humor magazine Stanford Chaparral with fellow future animator Frank Thomas, then transferred to the Chouinard Art Institute in his senior year.[5] Ollie married a fellow Disney employee, ink and paint artist Marie Worthey, in 1943.

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