Eric Larson

American animator (1905–1988)
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Eric Larson

Summary

Eric Larson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cleveland[2]. He was born on September 3, 1905[3]. He died in La Cañada Flintridge[4]. He died on October 25, 1988[5]. He worked as a character animator[6], teacher[7], and film director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,192 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Eric Larson's place of birth was Cleveland[2].
  • Eric Larson passed away in La Cañada Flintridge[4].
  • Eric Larson was born on September 3, 1905[3].
  • Eric Larson died on October 25, 1988[5].
  • Eric Larson is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[10].
  • Eric Larson held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Eric Larson's professions included character animator[6].
  • Eric Larson worked as a teacher[7].
  • Eric Larson worked as a film director[8].
  • Eric Larson's field of work was animation[12].
  • Among Eric Larson's employers was Walt Disney Studios[13].
  • Eric Larson was educated at University of Utah[14].
  • A notable student of Eric Larson was Ted Kierscey[15].
  • A notable student of Eric Larson was Dale Baer[16].
  • A notable student of Eric Larson was John Pomeroy[17].
  • A notable student of Eric Larson was Ron Clements[18].
  • A notable student of Eric Larson was Andy Gaskill[19].
  • A notable student of Eric Larson was Glen Keane[20].
  • Eric Larson received the Disney Legends[21].
  • Eric Larson received the Winsor McCay Award[22].
  • Eric Larson is recorded as male[23].
  • Eric Larson's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Eric Larson is part of Disney's Nine Old Men[25].
  • Eric Larson's Commons category is recorded as Eric Larson[26].
  • Eric Larson's residence is recorded as Salt Lake City[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Eric Larson's place of birth was Cleveland[2]. He was born on September 3, 1905[3].

Education

Eric Larson was educated at University of Utah[14]. He studied under Hamilton Luske[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include character animator[6], teacher[7], and film director[8]. Eric Larson's field of work was animation[12]. He was employed by Walt Disney Studios[13]. Notable students include Ted Kierscey[15], an effects animator[29], b. 1946[30], of United States[31]; Dale Baer[16], a character designer[32], 1950–2021[33], of United States[34]; John Pomeroy[17], a film producer[35], b. 1951[36], of United States[37]; Ron Clements[18], a screenwriter[38], b. 1953[39], of United States[40], awarded the Annie Award[41]; Andy Gaskill[19], a character animator[42], b. 1951[43], of United States[44]; and Glen Keane[20], a cartoonist[45], b. 1954[46], of United States[47], awarded the Disney Legends[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Disney Legends[21], an award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1987[51] and Winsor McCay Award[22], an animation award[52], in United States[53].

Death and Burial

Eric Larson died on October 25, 1988[5]. He passed away in La Cañada Flintridge[4]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[10].

Why It Matters

Eric Larson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,192 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

He has been cited as an influence by Glen Keane[56], a cartoonist[57], b. 1954[58], of United States[59], awarded the Disney Legends[60].

FAQs

Where was Eric Larson born?

Eric Larson was born in Cleveland[2].

Where did Eric Larson die?

Eric Larson passed away in La Cañada Flintridge[4].

What did Eric Larson do for work?

Eric Larson worked as character animator[6], teacher[7], and film director[8].

Where did Eric Larson go to school?

Eric Larson was educated at University of Utah[14].

What awards did Eric Larson receive?

Honors received include Disney Legends[21] and Winsor McCay Award[22].

Who did Eric Larson influence?

Eric Larson has been cited as an influence by Glen Keane[56].

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  26. [28] . Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life (1981 Abbeville Press ed.). wikidata.org.

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  1. [56] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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