About Al Bertino
Lived 1912 – 1996 (aged 84). Al Bertino was an American animator and screenwriter.
Al Bertino (July 15, 1912 – August 18, 1996) was an American animator best remembered for his work with the Walt Disney Company.
Born in California in 1912, Bertino began work for Walt Disney in 1935. Apart from his work on feature films, such as Pinocchio and Fantasia, Bertino also wrote for Disney Anthology Television Series, and helped create a number of attractions at Disneyland, including Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Haunted Mansion, Country Bear Jamboree, and America Sings. Until his retirement in 1977, he worked as an assistant animator and storyman for Mintz Animation, Harmon-Ising Animation, Disney, UPA, Snowball Animation, Grantray-Lawrence Animation and Walter Lantz Animation. In 1986, he won a Golden Award (given to Motion Picture Screen Cartoonists). Bertino died on August 18, 1996, in Los Angeles.
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Who was Al Bertino?
animator
When was Al Bertino born?
Al Bertino was born on 15 July 1912 in California.
When did Al Bertino die?
Al Bertino died on 18 August 1996 in Los Angeles.
What was Al Bertino's occupation?
Al Bertino was an animator and screenwriter.
What nationality was Al Bertino?
Al Bertino was American.
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