Winston Hibler
American screenwriter, film producer, director and narrator
About Winston Hibler
Lived 1910 – 1976 (aged 65). Winston Hibler was an American screenwriter, actor, film director, film producer, producer and director.
Winston Murray Hunt Hibler Hibler also performed voice-over roles in documentary films, and in some series such as True-Life Adventures and People and Places.
In 1961, Hibler produced his feature film, Nikki, Wild Dog of the North. Later in 1963, Hibler and his wife moved to Glendale, California.
He was posthumously awarded the title of Disney Legend in 1992.
Select filmography Narrator Seal Island (1948) In Beaver Valley (1950) Nature's Half Acre (1951) Water Birds (1952) The Living Desert (1953) Bear Country (1953) Prowlers of the Everglades (1953) The Vanishing Prairie (1954) The African Lion (1955) Secrets of Life (1956) Perri (1957) White Wilderness (1958) Jungle Cat (1960) Pablo and the Dancing Chihuahua (1968) King of the Grizzlies (1970) The Best of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures (1975)
Screenwriter Melody Time (1948) (Johnny Appleseed segment) The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949) (both The Wind in the Willows and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow segments) Cinderella (1950) Alice in Wonderland (1951) Peter Pan (1953) The Living Desert (1953) Ben and Me (1953) (Story adaptation) The Vanishing Prairie (1954) Perri (1957) Sleeping Beauty (1959) Nikki, Wild Dog of the North (1961) Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (1968) (Story supervisor) The Best of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures (1975) The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) (Story supervisor (Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day segment))
Director Men Against the Arctic (1955)
Producer Nikki, Wild Dog of the North (1961) Follow Me, Boys! (1966) Pablo and the Dancing Chihuahua (1968) The Aristocats (1970) The Castaway Cowboy (1974) The Bears and I (1974) The Island at the Top of the World (1974)
Recognition Awards and nominations 1951, Hugo Award co-nomination for 'Best Dramatic Presentation' for Cinderella (1950) 1956, won Berlin International Film Festival 'Golden Plaque' for Men Against the Arctic (1955) 1959, Grammy Award co-nomination for 'Best Soundtrack Album, Original Cast – Motion Picture or Television' for Sleeping Beauty (1959)
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Who was Winston Hibler?
American screenwriter, film producer, director and narrator (1910-1976)
When was Winston Hibler born?
Winston Hibler was born on 8 October 1910 in Harrisburg.
When did Winston Hibler die?
Winston Hibler died on 8 August 1976 in Burbank.
What was Winston Hibler's occupation?
Winston Hibler was a screenwriter, actor, film director, film producer, producer and director.
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Winston Hibler was American.
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