Don Bluth

American animator
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Don Bluth

Summary

Don Bluth is a human[1]. He was born in El Paso[2]. He was born on September 13, 1937[3]. He worked as a film director[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], character animator[7], and director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,774 views/month, #4,570 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Don Bluth was born in El Paso[2].
  • Don Bluth was born on September 13, 1937[3].
  • Don Bluth's father was Virgil Ronceal Bluth[10].
  • Don Bluth's mother was Emaline Pratt[11].
  • Don Bluth held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Don Bluth worked as a film director[4].
  • Don Bluth's professions included screenwriter[5].
  • Don Bluth worked as a film producer[6].
  • Don Bluth worked as a character animator[7].
  • Don Bluth's professions included director[8].
  • Don Bluth was educated at Brigham Young University[13].
  • Don Bluth's education included a stint at Springville High School[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Don Bluth is Dragon's Lair[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Don Bluth is Space Ace[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Don Bluth is The Secret of NIMH[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Don Bluth is An American Tail[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Don Bluth is The Land Before Time[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Don Bluth is All Dogs Go to Heaven[20].
  • Don Bluth received the Inkpot Award[21].
  • Don Bluth received the Time Machine Award[22].
  • Don Bluth's religion is recorded as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints[23].
  • Don Bluth was influenced by John Lounsbery[24].
  • Don Bluth was influenced by Milt Kahl[25].
  • Don Bluth was influenced by Walt Disney[26].
  • Don Bluth is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Don Bluth's place of birth was El Paso[2]. He was born on September 13, 1937[3]. His father was Virgil Ronceal Bluth[10]. His mother was Emaline Pratt[11].

Education

Educated at Brigham Young University[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1875[30], headquartered in Provo[31] and Springville High School[14], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1902[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], character animator[7], and director[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Dragon's Lair[15], a video game[35]; Space Ace[16], a video game[36]; The Secret of NIMH[17], an animated film[37]; An American Tail[18], an animated film[38]; The Land Before Time[19], an animated film[39]; and All Dogs Go to Heaven[20], an animated film[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Inkpot Award[21], an award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1974[43] and Time Machine Award[22], a prize[44], in Spain[45], founded in 1992[46].

Personal Life

Don Bluth's religion is recorded as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints[23].

Why It Matters

Don Bluth ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,774 views/month, #4,570 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Don Bluth born?

Don Bluth's place of birth was El Paso[2].

Who were Don Bluth's parents?

Don Bluth's father was Virgil Ronceal Bluth[10]. Don Bluth's mother was Emaline Pratt[11].

What did Don Bluth do for work?

Don Bluth worked as film director[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], character animator[7], and director[8].

Where did Don Bluth go to school?

Don Bluth was educated at Brigham Young University[13] and Springville High School[14].

What awards did Don Bluth receive?

Honors received include Inkpot Award[21] and Time Machine Award[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  2. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . Latter-day Saint Literature database. wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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