About Ted Berman
Lived 1919 – 2001 (aged 81). Ted Berman was an American screenwriter, film director, character animator, director and animator.
Ted Berman (December 17, 1919 – July 15, 2001) was an American film director, animator, and screenwriter, known for his work with Disney, including Fantasia, Bambi and The Black Cauldron.
Early life Berman was born in East Los Angeles, California. He studied at the Chouinard Art Institute after growing up wanting to become an artist.
Career Joining Disney in the 1940s, Berman started off as an animator, but focused on writing and directing in his later years. Berman was also a fine-arts painter.
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Who was Ted Berman?
American film director (1919–2001)
When was Ted Berman born?
Ted Berman was born on 17 December 1919 in East Los Angeles.
When did Ted Berman die?
Ted Berman died on 15 July 2001 in Los Angeles.
What was Ted Berman's occupation?
Ted Berman was a screenwriter, film director, character animator, director and animator.
What nationality was Ted Berman?
Ted Berman was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ted Berman. https://biography.guide/ted-berman/
MLA: "Ted Berman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ted-berman/.
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