Bio:
Bluth’s passion for the Art of Animation is the driving force that fueled his film career for a period of more than four decades. According to Bluth, he was not driven to animation but extremely attracted to it mainly because of the sheer beauty of its look. Don grew up on the early Disney films, Snow White, Bambi and Pinocchio. He was only four years old when these pictures inspired him. He knew immediately that someday, it would be part of his world. Bluth is considered by some critics to be unique in that he successfully challenged the powers of the Mouse House as a serious competitor, bringing to the silver screen such memorable milestones as The Secret of NIMH, An American Tail, The Land Before Time, and Anastasia.
All in all, Don and his partner Gary Goldman produced twelve animated features and three video games including, Dragon’s Lair and Space Ace. Don Bluth is one of the most acclaimed directors and animators in the industry. His peers from all over the world admire him for his creative talents as well as his versatility in bringing memorable characters to life. He designs the characters, serves as Key Storyboard Artist, and when the mood strikes him, he has also been known to compose some clever songs and collaborate on most of the scripts for his projects. Both he and his partner, Gary Goldman are responsible for the training of over 1000 artisans that currently populate the industry.
