Wolfgang Reitherman

Visual Effects Born Jun 26, 1909 Died May 22, 1985 Munich, Germany 82 credits

Biography

Wolfgang Reitherman works in visual effects. Born June 26, 1909 in Munich, Germany. Died May 22, 1985. Archytele tracks 82 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

2009

Waking Sleeping BeautyThe Making of 'Pinocchio': No Strings Attached

2007

The Pixar Story

2005

From Walt's Table: A Tribute to Disney's Nine Old MenMickey, les J.O. rigolosMickey, les J.O. rigolos · Director

2002

Walt Disney Treasures - The Complete Goofy · Director

1981

The Fox and the Hound · Co-Producer

1978

From Fantasia to Fantasyland

1977

The Rescuers · DirectorThe Rescuers · ProducerThe Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh · DirectorThe Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh · ProducerHalloween Hall o' Fame · Animation

1974

Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too · Producer

1973

Robin Hood · DirectorRobin Hood · Producer

1972

Superstar Goofy · Director

1970

The Aristocats · DirectorThe Aristocats · Producer

1968

Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day · Director

1967

The Jungle Book · Director

1966

Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree · DirectorWinnie the Pooh · Creator

1963

The Sword in the Stone · Director

1962

The Hunting Instinct · Director

1961

One Hundred and One Dalmatians · DirectorThe Wonderful World of Disney · DirectorAquamania · DirectorHoliday for Henpecked Husbands · Director

1960

Goliath II · Director

1959

Donald in Mathmagic Land · Director

1957

The Truth About Mother Goose · DirectorThe Goofy Adventure Story · Director

1955

Lady and the Tramp · AnimationLady and the Tramp · Animation DirectorThe Goofy Success Story · Director

1954

The Wonderful World of Disney · DirectorA Story of Dogs

1953

Peter Pan · AnimationPeter Pan · Animation DirectorBen and Me · Animation

1951

Alice in Wonderland · Animation

1950

Cinderella · Animation Director

1949

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad · Animation DirectorThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow · AnimationGoofy Gymnastics · AnimationTennis Racquet · Animation

1947

Fun and Fancy Free · Animation DirectorMickey and the Beanstalk · AnimationHow to Ride a Horse · Animation

1942

Saludos Amigos · AnimationHow to Fish · AnimationHow to Swim · AnimationEl Gaucho Goofy · Animation

1941

Dumbo · Animation DirectorThe Reluctant Dragon · Animation

1940

Pinocchio · AnimationPinocchio · Animation DirectorFantasia · Animation

Full Filmography

82 titles

Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) as Self (archive footage)
The Making of 'Pinocchio': No Strings Attached (2009) as Self (Archive Footage)
The Pixar Story (2007) as Self (archive footage)
From Walt's Table: A Tribute to Disney's Nine Old Men (2005) as Self (Archive Footage)
Mickey, les J.O. rigolos (2005)
Mickey, les J.O. rigolos (2005) Director
Walt Disney Treasures - The Complete Goofy (2002) Director
The Fox and the Hound (1981) Co-Producer
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From Fantasia to Fantasyland (1978) as self
The Rescuers (1977) Director
The Rescuers (1977) Producer
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) Director
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) Producer
Halloween Hall o' Fame (1977) Animation
Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too (1974) Producer
Robin Hood (1973) Director
Robin Hood (1973) Producer
Superstar Goofy (1972) Director
The Aristocats (1970) Director
The Aristocats (1970) Producer
Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (1968) Director
The Jungle Book (1967) Director
Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966) Director
Winnie the Pooh (1966) Creator
The Sword in the Stone (1963) Director
The Hunting Instinct (1962) Director
One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) Director
The Wonderful World of Disney (1961) Director
Aquamania (1961) Director
Holiday for Henpecked Husbands (1961) Director
Goliath II (1960) Director
Donald in Mathmagic Land (1959) Director
The Truth About Mother Goose (1957) Director
The Goofy Adventure Story (1957) Director
Lady and the Tramp (1955) Animation
Lady and the Tramp (1955) Animation Director
The Goofy Success Story (1955) Director
The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) Director
A Story of Dogs (1954) as Self
Peter Pan (1953) Animation
Peter Pan (1953) Animation Director
Ben and Me (1953) Animation
Alice in Wonderland (1951) Animation
Cinderella (1950) Animation Director
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949) Animation Director
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1949) Animation
Goofy Gymnastics (1949) Animation
Tennis Racquet (1949) Animation
Fun and Fancy Free (1947) Animation Director
Mickey and the Beanstalk (1947) Animation
How to Ride a Horse (1947) Animation
Saludos Amigos (1942) Animation
How to Fish (1942) Animation
How to Swim (1942) Animation
El Gaucho Goofy (1942) Animation
Dumbo (1941) Animation Director
The Reluctant Dragon (1941) Animation
Pinocchio (1940) Animation
Pinocchio (1940) Animation Director
Fantasia (1940) Animation
Goofy and Wilbur (1939) Animation
Donald's Cousin Gus (1939) Animation
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938) Animation
Donald's Nephews (1938) Animation
Polar Trappers (1938) Animation
Hawaiian Holiday (1937) Animation
Clock Cleaners (1937) Animation
The Worm Turns (1937) Animation
Mickey's Review (1937) Animation
Elmer Elephant (1936) Animation
Moving Day (1936) Animation
The Band Concert (1935) Animation
Mickey's Service Station (1935) Animation
Mickey's Fire Brigade (1935) Animation
Cock o' the Walk (1935) Animation
Music Land (1935) Animation
Broken Toys (1935) Animation
Water Babies (1935) Animation
The Wise Little Hen (1934) Animation
The Goddess of Spring (1934) Animation
Funny Little Bunnies (1934) Animation
Two-Gun Mickey (1934) Animation

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Wolfgang Reitherman best known for?

Wolfgang Reitherman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cuckoo (2012), The Fox and the Hound (1981), The Rescuers (1977), The Rescuers (1977).

When and where was Wolfgang Reitherman born?

Wolfgang Reitherman was born on June 26, 1909 in Munich, Germany. They passed away on May 22, 1985.

How many credits does Wolfgang Reitherman have?

Wolfgang Reitherman has accumulated over 82 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1934 to 2009.

What is Wolfgang Reitherman's background in cinema and television?

Wolfgang Reitherman (June 26, 1909 – May 22, 1985) was a German-American animator and filmmaker. He began working for Disney in 1934, along with future Disney legends Ward Kimball and Milt Kahl. The three worked together on a number of classic Disney shorts, including The Band Concert, Music Land, and Elmer Elephant an...