Legendary, award-winning Disney animator of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. He was the first employee hired by Walt Disney for his new animation studio. Known for his artistry and drawing speed, he animated Mickey Mouse's first short "Plane Crazy" by himself in only two weeks. (bio by: [fg.cgi?page=mr&MRid=1003" target="_blank A.J.)] Maintained by: Find A Grave Record added: Mar 04, 2000

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he was a Walt Disney Animator one of the prime animators for Mickey mouse and he is proven mentioned in the iwwerks book (Iwwerks family in america by Marvin C. Iwerks, P. O. Box 158, Oxford, MD 21654

and his book is probable the only source out of our side.

he was born in Kansas City Missouri

but ub's children work and live in California and south Dakota.

He was also mensioned on facebook that his father Eert was an inventor and a great sword fighter,

He died of a Heart Attack

another info that shows more of his work is on wikipedia "
Ubbe Eert "Ub" Iwerks, A.S.C. (/ˈʌb ˈaɪwɜːrks/; March 24, 1901 – July 7, 1971) was an American animator, cartoonist, character designer, inventor, and special effects technician, who created Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Mickey Mouse with Walt Disney. The works Iwerks produced alongside Disney went on to win numerous awards, including multiple Academy Awards."

he also helped with the animation of the original Porky pig.

his family who met Mildred Henderson on a blind date in 1926; they married in 1927