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Known For
Director
Birthday
(Monday)
Nationality
Religion
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint
Languages
English
Parents
Virgil Ronceal Bluth, Emaline Pratt
Sibling
Toby Bluth
Residences
Argentina, El Paso, Los Angeles, Payson, Phoenix
Education
Brigham Young University, Springville High School
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < Scottish Gaelic < Old Irish < Proto-Celtic (*Dubnowalos)
Popularity
Tier B -- 53,729 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
Directed first film at age 41
Year context
Born in 1937 -- Hindenburg disaster; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Career
Career spanning 20 years (1979-1999)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Ox
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (7)
AWARDS (2)
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Time Machine Award
1993
WON
B
Inkpot Award
1983
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Biography
Donald Virgil "Don" Bluth is an American animator and independent studio owner.
He is best known for his departure from The Walt Disney Company in 1979 and his subsequent directing of animated classics such as The Secret of NIMH (1982), An American Tail (1986),The Land Before Time (1988), and All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989), as well as his involvement in the laserdisc game Dragon's Lair.
He is also often credited for providing competition to Disney, and forcing them to improve from their streak of lackluster film efforts to the films that would make up the Disney Renaissance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Don Bluth?
Don Bluth is 88 years old, born on .
Where was Don Bluth born?
Don Bluth was born in El Paso, Texas, USA.
What movies or shows has Don Bluth been in?
Don Bluth has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include Bartok the Magnificent (1999), Anastasia (1997), Thumbelina (1994), A Troll in Central Park (1994), All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989).
What is Don Bluth known for?
Don Bluth is primarily known as a director. Donald Virgil "Don" Bluth is an American animator and independent studio owner. He is best known for his departure from The Walt Disney Company in…
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