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Eric Larson
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Eric Cleon Larson
September 3, 1905 Cleveland, Utah, U.S.
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| Died | October 25, 1988 (aged 83) |
| Occupation | Animator |
| Years active | 1933–1986 |
| Known for | One of Disney's "Nine Old Men" Creation of Disney's Winnie the Pooh |
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Gertrude Jannes Larson
(m. 1933; died 1975) |
Eric Cleon Larson (born September 3, 1905 – died October 25, 1988) was an American animator who worked for the Walt Disney Studios. He started working there in 1933 and was one of "Disney's Nine Old Men". This was a special group of nine top animators who helped create many of Disney's classic films.
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Who Was Eric Larson?
Eric Larson was born in Cleveland, Utah. His parents, Peter and Nora, had moved from Denmark. Eric became a very important part of the Disney animation team. He helped bring many beloved characters to life on the big screen.
Bringing Characters to Life
Eric Larson worked on many famous Disney movies. He helped animate characters in early classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, and Bambi. He also worked on later films such as Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan.
Some of the characters he helped create include the cute Figaro the cat and Cleo the goldfish in Pinocchio. He also worked on Thumper the rabbit and Friend Owl in Bambi. Later, he animated Lady and Tramp in Lady and the Tramp. He even helped with Pongo and Perdita in One Hundred and One Dalmatians.
Eric Larson also worked on The Jungle Book, where he animated Mowgli and Bagheera. He was a key animator for The Aristocats and Robin Hood. He even helped with the titles for The Rescuers. In the 1980s, he became an animation consultant for movies like Mickey's Christmas Carol and The Great Mouse Detective.
Teaching New Animators
In 1973, Eric Larson started a special training program at Disney. This program helped teach a new generation of animators. Many famous animators today learned from him. Some of these include Tim Burton, who directed movies like The Nightmare Before Christmas, and John Lasseter, who helped start Pixar Animation Studios. Other well-known animators like Brad Bird and Glen Keane also went through his program. He helped shape the future of Disney animation.
Eric Larson's Legacy
Eric Larson was married to Gertrude Larson. He worked at Disney for 53 years, which made him the longest-working employee there when he retired in 1986. He passed away on October 25, 1988, at the age of 83. His work helped create some of the most memorable characters and stories in animation history.
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Eric Larson, a key Disney animator.
