
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
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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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