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DIRECTING . Directing . 64 years (deceased) . Chicago, Illinois, USA

Hamilton Luske_

OSCAR WINNER Chicago, Illinois, USA

"Born — Died "

Born Chicago, Illinois, USA
Birthday
64
Lived
24
Credits
Director
Known For
0.5
Popularity
31 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Known For
Director
Birthday
(Friday)
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality
Languages
English
Residences
San Francisco Bay Area
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < Old English (Hameldūne)
Popularity
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Hamilton Luske is known for directing.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, USA (died at age 64).
3 awards including Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.
Hamilton Luske has 24 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.

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AWARDS (4)

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Disney Legends
1999
WON
B
Winsor McCay Award
1984
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
1965
WON
G
Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
1965
WON

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Hamilton Luske (October 16, 1903 - February 19, 1968) was an American film director. He directed many Disney films and shorts from 1936 until his death in 1968. He won an Academy Award in 1965. Born in Chicago, Illinois on October 16, 1903 and died in Bel Air, California on February 19, 1968 at age 64.​

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How old was Hamilton Luske?
Hamilton Luske was born on and passed away on at the age of 64.
Where was Hamilton Luske born?
Hamilton Luske was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What movies or shows has Hamilton Luske been in?
Hamilton Luske has 24 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Reluctant Dragon (2009), Scrooge McDuck and Money (1967), The Legend of the Boy and the Eagle (1967), One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961), Donald and the Wheel (1961).
What is Hamilton Luske known for?
Hamilton Luske is primarily known as a director. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Hamilton Luske (October 16, 1903 - February 19, 1968) was an American film director. He directed many Disney films and…
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