About Donald W. Graham
Lived 1903 – 1976 (aged 73). Donald W. Graham was an American animator and university teacher.
Donald W. Graham (17 June 1903 – 19 October 1976) was a Canadian-American fine artist and art instructor. An early graduate and later a professor at the Chouinard Art Institute (later merged into the California Institute of the Arts), Graham is best known as the head of the internal training and orientation classes at the Walt Disney Productions animation studio from 1932 to 1940.
Assisted by Disney's top animators, Graham helped to document and establish many of the principles that make up the foundation of the art of traditional animation.
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Who was Donald W. Graham?
Canadian-American artist and educator (1903-1976)
When was Donald W. Graham born?
Donald W. Graham was born on 17 June 1903 in Ontario.
When did Donald W. Graham die?
Donald W. Graham died on 19 October 1976 in Gig Harbor.
What was Donald W. Graham's occupation?
Donald W. Graham was an animator and university teacher.
What nationality was Donald W. Graham?
Donald W. Graham was American.
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