Jack Hannah
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Subject: Jack Hannah (Directing/Animator).
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[1] TMDB: Jack Hannah (Jan 5, 1913 - June 11, 1994). Animator, writer, director of animated shorts. Started at Walt Disney Studios as animator in Modern Inventions (May 29, 1937). After 13 films as animator, moved to story department writing cartoon short continuities, starting with Donald's Nephews (April 15, 1938). Writing credit on 21 Disney cartoon shorts. Collaborated with Carl Barks in 1942 on Pluto Saves the Ship and Donald Duck Finds Pirate Gold. Known for directing. 151 known credits. Born in Tucson, Arizona, USA. Also known as John Frederic.
[2] IMDb: Jack Hannah (Actor) - Born Oct 25, 1933, in Marshfield, Missouri. Died July 31, 2022. (Note: This is a different person, the prompt asks for the profile of Jack Hannah (Directing)).
Name: Jack Hannah (also known as John Frederic).
Dates: January 5, 1913 – June 11, 1994.
Birthplace: Tucson, Arizona, USA.
Profession: Animator, writer, and director of animated shorts.
Career Start: Walt Disney Studios as an animator in the short Modern Inventions, released May 29, 1937.
Career Progression: After thirteen films as an animator, he moved to the story department writing cartoon short continuities, beginning with Donald's Nephews, released April 15, 1938.
Writing Credits: 21 Disney cartoon shorts.
Collaborations: In 1942, he worked with Carl Barks on the comic books Pluto Saves the Ship and Donald Duck Finds Pirate Gold.
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Career overview
Jack Hannah was an animator, writer, and director of animated shorts who was born in Tucson, Arizona, on January 5, 1913. He began his professional career at Walt Disney Studios as an animator, with his first credit being the short Modern Inventions, which was released on May 29, 1937. Following his work on thirteen films as an animator, he transitioned to the studio's story department. In this capacity, he wrote cartoon short continuities, starting with the release of Donald's Nephews on April 15, 1938. Over the course of his tenure at Disney, he received writing credit on 21 cartoon shorts.
Beyond his work on animated shorts, Hannah collaborated with Carl Barks in 1942 on the first two comic books Barks worked on, titled Pluto Saves the Ship and Donald Duck Finds Pirate Gold. In subsequent years, Hannah contributed to a handful of other Donald Duck comic book stories. Hannah, who was also known as John Frederic, died on June 11, 1994, at the age of 81. His career is noted for a total of 151 known credits. A separate individual named Jack Hannah, born in 1933 in Marshfield, Missouri, worked as an actor and appeared in the films The Legend of Jake Kincaid and Forgiven before his death in 2022.
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Full Filmography
159 titles- 100 Years of Disney Animation: A Shorts Celebration (2023) Director
- The Pixar Story (2007) as Lamp Shop Owner (voice) (archive footage)
- Disney's Christmas Favorites (2005) Director
- Everybody Loves Donald (2003) Director
- Mickey's House of Villains (2002) Director
- Walt Disney Treasures - The Complete Goofy (2002) Director
- Disney's House of Mouse (2001) Director
- Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse (2001) Director
- Here's Goofy! (1987) Director
- DTV: Rock, Rhythm & Blues (1984) Director
- Donald Duck's First 50 Years (1984) Director
- Daisy (1984) Director
- Lady and the Lamp (1979) as Lamp Shop Owner (voice)
- Halloween Hall o' Fame (1977) Animation Director
- The Beary Family (1962) Director
- Punchy Pooch (1962) Director
- Corny Concerto (1962) Director
- Mother's Little Helper (1962) Director
- Pest of Show (1962) Director
- Mackerel Moocher (1962) Director
- Rock-a-Bye Gator (1962) Director
- Fowled-Up Birthday (1962) Director
- Rocket Racket (1962) Director
- Fish and Chips (1962) Director
- Doc's Last Stand (1961) Director
- Franken-Stymied (1961) Director
- Bear and the Bees (1961) Director
- Tricky Trout (1961) Director
- Tin Can Concert (1961) Writer
- Tin Can Concert (1961) Director
- Clash and Carry (1961) Director
- Voo-Doo Boo-Boo (1961) Director
- Kids Is Kids (1961) Director
- Eggnapper (1961) Director
- Gabby's Diner (1961) Director
- Woody's Kook-Out (1961) Director
- Poop Deck Pirate (1961) Director
- This Is Your Life Donald Duck (1960) Director
- Freeloading Feline (1960) Director
- Freeloading Feline (1960) Story
- Southern Fried Hospitality (1960) Director
- Jungle Medics (1960) Director
- Hunger Strife (1960) Director
- The Adventures of Chip 'N' Dale (1959) Director
- Duck Flies Coop (1959) Director
- Bric’s Stew (1959) Story
- From All of Us, To All of You (1958) Director
- Walt Disney's Where Do the Stories Come From? (1956) Director
- In the Bag (1956) Director
- On Vacation with Mickey Mouse and Friends (1956) Director
- The Great Cat Family (1956) Director
- Hooked Bear (1956) Director
- Beezy Bear (1955) Director
- Bearly Asleep (1955) Director
- No Hunting (1955) as Moose (voice) (uncredited)
- No Hunting (1955) Director
- Up a Tree (1955) Director
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) Director
- Grin and Bear It (1954) Director
- Dragon Around (1954) Director
- The Donald Duck Story (1954) Director
- The Donald Duck Story (1954) Writer
- The Flying Squirrel (1954) Director
- Spare the Rod (1954) Director
- Don's Fountain of Youth (1953) Director
- The New Neighbor (1953) Director
- Canvas Back Duck (1953) Director
- Working for Peanuts (1953) Director
- Walt Disney's Halloween Hilarities (1953) Director
- Rugged Bear (1953) Director
- Pluto's Christmas Tree (1952) Director
- Lambert the Sheepish Lion (1952) Director
- Trick or Treat (1952) Director
- Let's Stick Together (1952) Director
- Uncle Donald's Ants (1952) Director
- Donald Applecore (1952) Director
- Two Chips and a Miss (1952) Director
- Corn Chips (1951) Director
- Out of Scale (1951) Director
- Bee On Guard (1951) Director
- Chicken in the Rough (1951) Director
- Dude Duck (1951) Director
- Test Pilot Donald (1951) Director
- Lucky Number (1951) Director
- Out on a Limb (1950) Director
- Trailer Horn (1950) Director
- Bee at the Beach (1950) Director
- Hook, Lion and Sinker (1950) Director
- Crazy Over Daisy (1950) Director
- Lion Around (1950) Director
- All in a Nutshell (1949) Director
- Winter Storage (1949) Director
- Toy Tinkers (1949) Director
- Donald's Happy Birthday (1949) Director
- Sea Salts (1949) Director
- Honey Harvester (1949) Director
- Slide Donald Slide (1949) Director
- The Greener Yard (1949) Director
- Inferior Decorator (1948) Director
- Tea for Two Hundred (1948) Director
- Daddy Duck (1948) Director
- They're Off (1948) Director
- Three for Breakfast (1948) Director
- Soup's On (1948) Director
- Foul Hunting (1947) Director
- Clown of the Jungle (1947) Director
- Chip an' Dale (1947) Director
- Bootle Beetle (1947) Director
- Straight Shooters (1947) Director
- A Knight for a Day (1946) Director
- Double Dribble (1946) Director
- Lighthouse Keeping (1946) Director
- Frank Duck Brings 'em Back Alive (1946) Director
- Squatter's Rights (1946) Director
- The Eyes Have It (1945) Director
- No Sail (1945) Director
- Donald Duck and the Gorilla (1944) Story
- The Plastics Inventor (1944) Story
- Donald's Off Day (1944) Director
- Trombone Trouble (1944) Story
- The Old Army Game (1943) Story
- Home Defense (1943) Story
- Donald's Snow Fight (1942) Animation
- Donald Gets Drafted (1942) Story
- Sky Trooper (1942) Story
- The Army Mascot (1942) Story
- Bellboy Donald (1942) Story
- Donald's Garden (1942) Animation
- Old MacDonald Duck (1941) Story
- Chef Donald (1941) Story
- Early to Bed (1941) Story
- Timber (1941) Writer
- Truant Officer Donald (1941) Story
- Mr. Duck Steps Out (1940) Story
- Donald's Vacation (1940) Story
- Donald's Vacation (1940) Animation
- Window Cleaners (1940) Story
- Fire Chief (1940) Writer
- Donald's Cousin Gus (1939) Story
- Beach Picnic (1939) Story
- The Hockey Champ (1939) Story
- Donald's Lucky Day (1939) Story
- Donald's Lucky Day (1939) Animation
- Sea Scouts (1939) Animation
- Donald's Penguin (1939) Animation
- Donald's Nephews (1938) Story
- Donald's Nephews (1938) Animation
- Donald's Golf Game (1938) Story
- Donald's Golf Game (1938) Animation
- Donald's Better Self (1938) Animation
- Good Scouts (1938) Animation
- Self Control (1938) Animation
- The Old Mill (1937) Animation
- Donald's Ostrich (1937) Animation
- Don Donald (1937) Animation
- Woodland Café (1937) Animation
- Toby Tortoise Returns (1936) Animation
- The Country Cousin (1936) Animation
- Donald and Pluto (1936) Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jack Hannah best known for?
Jack Hannah is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Disney's House of Mouse (2001), The Beary Family (1962), In the Bag (1956), Beezy Bear (1955).
When and where was Jack Hannah born?
Jack Hannah was born on January 5, 1913 in Tucson, Arizona, USA. They passed away on June 11, 1994.
How many credits does Jack Hannah have?
Jack Hannah has accumulated over 159 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 2023.
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Subject: Jack Hannah (Directing/Animator). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No markdown, no headings, no bullets, no preamble. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Sources: [1] TMDB: Jack Hannah (Jan 5, 1913 - June 11, 1994). Animator, writer, director of animated shorts...
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