Ub Iwerks
Born
March 24, 1901
Died
July 7, 1971 (70 years old)
Known For
Directing
Place of Birth
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Ubbe Ert Iwerks, known as Ub Iwerks, was an American animator, cartoonist, character designer, inventor, and special effects technician who co-created the characters Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Mickey Mouse with Walt Disney. The works Iwerks produced alongside Disney went on to win numerous awards, including multiple Academy Awards.
