Date of Birth: September 13, 1937
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Don Bluth is an American animator, film director, producer, and screenwriter, known for his distinctive animation style and contributions to the field of animated films. Born on September 13, 1937, in El Paso, Texas, Bluth developed a passion for animation at an early age, inspired by the works of Walt Disney. He began his career at The Walt Disney Company, where he worked on classics such as “Sleeping Beauty” and “The Rescuers.” However, Bluth left Disney in 1979 to create his own animation studio, Don Bluth Productions, which produced several successful films, including “The Secret of NIMH,” “An American Tail,” “The Land Before Time,” and “Anastasia.” Bluth’s work is characterized by its rich storytelling, emotional depth, and detailed animation, often featuring darker and more mature themes than typical animated films of his time. His contributions have had a lasting impact on the animation industry, influencing a generation of animators and filmmakers.
5 Interesting Facts about Don Bluth
1. Don Bluth started his own animation studio after leaving Walt Disney Studios in 1979.
2. Bluth’s film “An American Tail” (1986) became the highest-grossing non-Disney animated film at the time.
3. He directed the arcade game “Dragon’s Lair,” which is notable for its use of cinematic animation.
4. Bluth and his team completed their first feature film, “The Secret of NIMH,” with a budget of just $7 million.
5. Don Bluth is also an accomplished live-action director, having directed the film “Rock-a-Doodle.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Don Bluth
1. “Animation isn’t the illusion of life; it is life.”
2. “You can’t rush art.”
3. “The secret to Disney’s success is simple: story.”
4. “The heart of animation is in the characters.”
5. “A good story can make animation timeless.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Don Bluth is estimated to be around $2 million.
Children
Don Bluth does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Don Bluth Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Bluth
2. [IMDb: Don Bluth](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0089940/
3. [Don Bluth’s Animation Studio](http://www.donbluth.com/
4. [Interview with Don Bluth](https://www.awn.com/animationworld/interview-don-bluth
