Biography
Wolfgang Reitherman (June 26, 1909 – May 22, 1985), also known and sometimes credited as Woolie Reitherman, was a German-American animator, director and producer and one of the Nine Old Men of core animators at Walt Disney Productions. He emerged as a key figure at Disney during the 1960s and 1970s, a transitionary period which saw the death of Walt Disney in 1966, with him serving as director and/or producer on eight consecutive Disney animated feature films from One Hundred and One Dalmatians through The Fox and the Hound.
Filmography
All 75
Movies 73
Director 32
Self 5
Producer 3
TV Shows 2
Self (archive footage)
Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009)
Movie
Self (Archive Footage)
The Making of 'Pinocchio': No Strings Attached (2009)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Pixar Story (2007)
Movie
Director
Classic Cartoon Favorites, Vol. 5 - Extreme Sports Fun (2005)
Movie
Self
From Walt's Table: A Tribute to Disney's Nine Old Men (2005)
Movie
ArchiveFootage
The Walt Disney Comedy and Magic Revue (1985)
Movie
Director
DTV: Golden Oldies (1984)
Movie
Director
The Fox and the Hound (1981)
Movie
6.7
Director
The Small One (1978)
Movie
Director
One of a Kind (1978)
Movie
Director
It's a Mile from Here to Glory (1978)
Movie
Director / Producer
The Rescuers (1977)
Movie
7.33
Director / Producer
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)
Movie
9
Director
Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too (1974)
Movie
Director
Robin Hood (1973)
Movie
7.12
Director
Charlotte's Web (1973)
Movie
Director
The Last of the Curlews (1972)
Movie
Director
Superstar Goofy (1972)
Movie
Director / Producer
The Aristocats (1970)
Movie
6.26
Director
Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (1968)
Movie
Director
The Jungle Book (1967)
Movie
6.87
Director
Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966)
Movie
Director
The Sword in the Stone (1963)
Movie
6.53
Director
A Symposium on Popular Songs (1962)
Movie
Director
Aquamania (1961)
Movie
Director
The Wonderful World of Disney (1961)
TV Show
8
Director
One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)
Movie
6.82
Director
Goliath II (1960)
Movie
Director
Donald in Mathmagic Land (1959)
Movie
Director
Sleeping Beauty (1959)
Movie
7.42
Director
The Truth About Mother Goose (1957)
Movie
6
Director
The Goofy Success Story (1955)
Movie
Animation / Animation Director
Lady and the Tramp (1955)
Movie
6.82
Self
A Story of Dogs (1954)
Movie
Director
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (1954)
TV Show
5.98
Animation / Animation Director
Peter Pan (1953)
Movie
6.53
Animation
Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Movie
5.96
Animation Director
Cinderella (1950)
Movie
5.94
Animation
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1949)
Movie
Animation Director
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)
Movie
8
Animation
Goofy Gymnastics (1949)
Movie
Animation
Tennis Racquet (1949)
Movie
Animation
Mickey and the Beanstalk (1947)
Movie
Animation Director
Fun and Fancy Free (1947)
Movie
10
Animation
How to Fish (1942)
Movie
Animation
How to Swim (1942)
Movie
Animation
Saludos Amigos (1942)
Movie
10
Animation
El Gaucho Goofy (1942)
Movie
Animation
Dumbo (1941)
Movie
6.88
Animation
How to Ride a Horse (1941)
Movie
6
Animation
The Reluctant Dragon (1941)
Movie
8
Animation
Fantasia (1940)
Movie
7.4
Animation / Animation Director
Pinocchio (1940)
Movie
6.43
Animation
Donald's Cousin Gus (1939)
Movie
Animation
Goofy and Wilbur (1939)
Movie
Animation
Polar Trappers (1938)
Movie
Animation
Donald's Nephews (1938)
Movie
Animation
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Movie
6.74
Animation
Clock Cleaners (1937)
Movie
Animation
Hawaiian Holiday (1937)
Movie
Animation
The Worm Turns (1937)
Movie
Animation
Moving Day (1936)
Movie
Animation
Elmer Elephant (1936)
Movie
Animation
Broken Toys (1935)
Movie
Animation
Cock o' the Walk (1935)
Movie
Animation
Music Land (1935)
Movie
Animation
Mickey's Fire Brigade (1935)
Movie
Animation
Water Babies (1935)
Movie
6
Animation
The Band Concert (1935)
Movie
Animation
Mickey's Service Station (1935)
Movie
Animation
Two-Gun Mickey (1934)
Movie
Animation
The Goddess of Spring (1934)
Movie
Animation
The Wise Little Hen (1934)
Movie
Animation
Funny Little Bunnies (1934)
Movie
Director
The Incredible, Indelible, Magical Physical, Mystery Trip
Movie
Ratings
Average 6.73
Based on 2.43 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1934
1939
1951
1941
2009
Gallery
Information
Known forVisual Effects
GenderMale
Birthday1909-06-26
Deathday1985-05-22 (75 years old)
Birth nameWolfgang Reithermann
Place of birthMunich, Germany
ChildrenRobert Reitherman, Richard Reitherman, Bruce Reitherman
CitizenshipsGerman Empire, United States of America
ResidencesKansas City · Missouri · California, United States of America
Also known asWooly Reitherman, Woolie Reitherman
AwardsWinsor McCay Award, Distinguished Flying Cross, Disney Legends
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