Wilfred Jackson

Cartoonist

Birthday January 24, 1906

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Illinois

DEATH DATE Aug 7, 1988 (82)

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About

Animator, cartoonist and composer, most known for his work on the Mickey Mouse segments, Night on Bald Mountain and Ave Maria, from Disney's Fantasia.

Before Fame

He was fascinated with art as a child, and often spent his days sketching and illustrating rather than socializing with others.

Trivia

Walt Disney lauded him as one of the best composers and animators on the Disney roster.

Family Life

He was brought up in Chicago, Illinois.

Associated With

He was instrumental in the creation of Disney's Fantasia, which inspired Maurice Sendak to become an illustrator and designer.