Fred Moore

Cartoonist

Birthday September 7, 1911

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace California

DEATH DATE Nov 23, 1952 (41)

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About

Character animator and cartoonist, most recognized for his work with Walt Disney Studios. He was honored posthumously with the Winsor McCay Award in 1983.

Before Fame

Unlike many of his colleagues, he had no formal arts training, but possessed a natural talent that allowed him to ascend the ranks at Disney.

Trivia

In 1995, he was inducted as a Disney Legend by Walt Disney Studios.

Family Life

He was born-and-raised in Los Angeles.

Associated With

He is largely responsible for the redesign of Mickey Mouse in 1938's Fantasia, which Al Hirschfeld redesigned for the 2000 remake.