Bill Roberts
August 2, 1899 · 126 years old
Bill Roberts (August 2, 1899 – March 18, 1974) was an American artist and film director. He worked as a magazine illustrator in New York, before joining the Disney Organization in 1932. He is best known for directing Pinnochio, Fantasia (both 1940), Dumbo (1941), and The Three Caballeros (1944).
Known For
6 titles
Pinocchio
A living puppet, with the help of a cricket as his conscience, must prove himself worthy to become a real boy.
Dumbo
Ridiculed because of his enormous ears, a young circus elephant is assisted by a mouse to achieve his full potential.
Fantasia
A series of eight famous pieces of classical music, conducted by Leopold Stokowski and interpreted in animation by Walt Disney's team of artists.
The Three Caballeros
Donald receives his birthday gifts, which include traditional gifts and information about Brazil (hosted by Zé Carioca) and Mexico (by Panchito, a Mexican Charro Rooster).
Fun and Fancy Free
Jiminy Cricket hosts two Disney animated shorts: "Bongo," about a circus bear escaping to the wild, and "Mickey and the Beanstalk," a take on the famous fairy tale.
Saludos Amigos
Disney animators tour South America and present four animated shorts inspired by their trip.