Ub Iwerks
Directing
Biography
Ubbe Ert Iwerks, known as Ub Iwerks, was an American animator, cartoonist, character designer, inventor, and special effects technician who co-created the characters Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Mickey Mouse with Walt Disney. The works Iwerks produced alongside Disney went on to win numerous awards, including multiple Academy Awards.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Ub Iwerks
Filmography
Acting (2)
2022
Mickey: The Story of a Mouseas Self (archive footage)
7.0
1923
Alice's Wonderlandas Self
6.2
Production & Directing (304)
2025
Mickey’s SlayhouseCharacters
2023
4.5
2018
Celebrating MickeyDirector
8.0
2007
Bizarre Cartoons Of The PastDirector
2005
Vintage MickeyDirector
8.0
1991
The Dating GameThanks
1963
The BirdsVisual Effects
7.5
1961
The Parent TrapVisual Effects
7.0
1960
Jungle CatSpecial Props
7.3
1957
The Navajos: Children of the GodsSpecial Effects
1957
PerriSpecial Effects
6.6
1957
Tricks of Our TradeVisual Effects
1956
SamoaVisual Effects
6.2
1956
Westward Ho, The Wagons!Special Effects
5.8
1956
The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Applegate TreasureVisual Effects
8.0
1956
SardiniaVisual Effects
1955
Man and the MoonVisual Effects
7.0
1955
Lady and the TrampVisual Effects
7.1
1955
Davy Crockett Goes to CongressVisual Effects
8.7
1954
20,000 Leagues Under the SeaVisual Effects
7.1
1954
Davy Crockett, Indian FighterAnimation Director
6.3
1954
The Donald Duck StoryVisual Effects
1954
The Disneyland StoryVisual Effects
9.0
1953
Peter PanVisual Effects
7.2
1951
Alice in WonderlandVisual Effects
7.2
1950
CinderellaVisual Effects
7.1
1946
Song of the SouthVisual Effects
6.5
1945
Carnival CourageDirector
9.0
1942
Stop That Tank!Director
6.1
1940
Wise OwlDirector
7.0
1940
Beauty ShoppeDirector
8.0
1940
Baby CheckersDirector
10.0
1940
Baby CheckersWriter
10.0
1940
Ye Olde Swap ShoppeDirector
9.0
1940
Ye Olde Swap ShoppeStory
9.0
1940
The Egg HuntDirector
9.0
1940
The Egg HuntStory
9.0
1940
Blackboard RevueDirector
8.0
1940
A Busy DayProducer
10.0
1940
A Busy DayDirector
10.0
1940
A Busy DayWriter
10.0
1939
Crop ChasersDirector
8.0
1939
Crop ChasersWriter
8.0
1939
Crop ChasersProducer
8.0
1939
Nell's YellsDirector
9.0
1939
The Gorilla HuntDirector
9.0
1939
The Gorilla HuntStory
9.0
1938
Midnight FrolicsDirector
10.0
1938
The Frog PondDirector
6.7
1938
SnowtimeDirector
9.0
1938
SnowtimeWriter
9.0
1938
The Horse on the Merry-Go-RoundDirector
10.0
1938
Scrappy's Trip To MarsDirector
10.0
1937
Porky's Super ServiceDirector
6.3
1937
Foxy PupDirector
7.0
1937
Porky and GabbyDirector
5.6
1937
Merry MannequinsDirector
7.0
1937
Skeleton FrolicDirector
7.2
1936
Two Lazy CrowsDirector
7.0
1936
Happy DaysDirector
7.5
1936
Happy DaysProducer
7.5
1936
Little Boy BlueDirector
5.1
1936
Dick Whittington's CatDirector
7.2
1936
Tom ThumbDirector
8.0
1936
Ali BabaDirector
7.0
1935
Humpty DumptyDirector
5.3
1935
Simple SimonDirector
6.7
1935
See How They WonDirector
1935
Balloon LandProducer
5.8
1935
Balloon LandDirector
5.8
1935
The Three BearsDirector
7.0
1935
Sinbad the SailorDirector
6.0
1935
SummertimeDirector
6.8
1935
Mary's Little LambDirector
5.0
1935
The Microbe ArmyDirector
9.0
1935
Old Mother HubbardDirector
5.5
1935
Old Mother HubbardProducer
5.5
1935
The Brementown MusiciansDirector
5.0
1935
Little Black SamboDirector
5.1
1935
Little Black SamboProducer
5.1
1934
Jack FrostDirector
6.4
1934
Jack FrostProducer
6.4
1934
Don QuixoteDirector
7.0
1934
The Valiant TailorDirector
8.0
1934
The Headless HorsemanDirector
6.3
1934
The Headless HorsemanProducer
6.3
1934
Viva WillieDirector
8.0
1934
The Good ScoutDirector
7.7
1934
Aladdin and the Wonderful LampDirector
6.3
1934
Aladdin and the Wonderful LampProducer
6.3
1934
Jungle JittersDirector
5.3
1934
The Cave ManDirector
5.5
1934
The Queen of HeartsDirector
7.0
1934
Rasslin' RoundDirector
6.5
1934
Reducing CremeDirector
8.0
1934
Reducing CremeProducer
8.0
1934
Puss in BootsDirector
9.0
1934
Insultin' the SultanDirector
7.3
1934
The Brave Tin SoldierDirector
6.5
1934
The Little Red HenDirector
9.0
1934
Robin Hood, Jr.Director
6.5
1934
Davy Jones' LockerDirector
7.7
1934
Hell's FireDirector
6.5
1933
Jack and the BeanstalkDirector
6.6
1933
Jack and the BeanstalkProducer
6.6
1933
Stratos FearDirector
7.3
1933
Spite FlightDirector
6.5
1933
Soda SquirtDirector
6.0
1933
Play BallDirector
7.5
1933
Pale-FaceDirector
7.5
1933
Chinaman's ChanceDirector
7.3
1933
Techno-CrackedDirector
7.0
1933
The Air RaceDirector
7.0
1933
Flip's Lunch RoomDirector
7.0
1933
BulloneyDirector
7.0
1933
Coo Coo the MagicianDirector
8.0
1933
Coo Coo the MagicianProducer
8.0
1932
Funny FaceDirector
7.0
1932
Nurse MaidDirector
6.7
1932
The Music LessonDirector
6.0
1932
The Pony ExpressDirector
7.5
1932
The Goal RushDirector
4.8
1932
CircusDirector
8.0
1932
Room RunnersDirector
7.4
1932
The Office BoyDirector
6.2
1932
The BullyDirector
6.7
1932
The BullyStory
6.7
1932
The BullyProducer
6.7
1932
School DaysDirector
7.5
1932
School DaysStory
7.5
1932
School DaysProducer
7.5
1932
Puppy LoveDirector
7.0
1932
Puppy LoveStory
7.0
1932
Puppy LoveProducer
7.0
1932
Puppy LoveAnimation
7.0
1932
What a LifeDirector
6.3
1932
What a LifeStory
6.3
1932
What a LifeProducer
6.3
1932
Fire! Fire!Director
7.5
1932
Fire! Fire!Story
7.5
1932
Fire! Fire!Producer
7.5
1932
Fire! Fire!Animation
7.5
1932
The MilkmanDirector
5.3
1932
The MilkmanStory
5.3
1932
The MilkmanProducer
5.3
1932
The MilkmanAnimation
5.3
1931
Mickey's sleepless nightAnimation
2.0
1931
SpooksDirector
7.1
1931
SpooksAnimation
7.1
1931
SpooksProducer
7.1
1931
Africa SqueaksDirector
7.0
1931
Africa SqueaksStory
7.0
1931
Africa SqueaksProducer
7.0
1931
Africa SqueaksAnimation
7.0
1931
Jail BirdsDirector
7.0
1931
Jail BirdsStory
7.0
1931
Jail BirdsProducer
7.0
1931
Jail BirdsAnimation
7.0
1931
The Village SpecialistDirector
6.0
1931
6.0
1931
The Village SpecialistProducer
6.0
1931
The Village SpecialistAnimation
6.0
1931
Movie MadDirector
6.5
1931
Movie MadStory
6.5
1931
Movie MadProducer
6.5
1931
Movie MadAnimation
6.5
1931
Stormy SeasDirector
8.0
1931
Stormy SeasStory
8.0
1931
Stormy SeasProducer
8.0
1931
Stormy SeasAnimation
8.0
1931
The New CarDirector
7.1
1931
The New CarStory
7.1
1931
The New CarProducer
7.1
1931
The New CarAnimation
7.1
1931
Ragtime RomeoDirector
7.3
1931
Ragtime RomeoStory
7.3
1931
Ragtime RomeoProducer
7.3
1931
Ragtime RomeoAnimation
7.3
1931
Laughing GasDirector
7.0
1931
Laughing GasStory
7.0
1931
Laughing GasProducer
7.0
1931
Laughing GasAnimation
7.0
1931
The Soup SongDirector
6.0
1931
The Village SmittyDirector
7.0
1931
The Soup SongStory
6.0
1931
The Soup SongProducer
6.0
1931
The Soup SongAnimation
6.0
1931
The Village SmittyStory
7.0
1931
The Village SmittyProducer
7.0
1931
The Village SmittyAnimation
7.0
1930
Little Orphan WillieDirector
6.0
1930
Little Orphan WillieStory
6.0
1930
Little Orphan WillieProducer
6.0
1930
Little Orphan WillieAnimation
6.0
1930
The Cuckoo Murder CaseDirector
5.4
1930
5.4
1930
The Cuckoo Murder CaseProducer
5.4
1930
The Cuckoo Murder CaseAnimation
5.4
1930
The Village BarberDirector
5.3
1930
The Village BarberWriter
5.3
1930
The Village BarberProducer
5.3
1930
The Village BarberAnimation
5.3
1930
Flying FistsDirector
5.3
1930
Flying FistsProducer
5.3
1930
FiddlesticksDirector
4.9
1930
FiddlesticksStory
4.9
1930
FiddlesticksProducer
4.9
1930
FiddlesticksAnimation
4.9
1930
AutumnDirector
6.4
1930
AutumnAnimation
6.4
1930
Puddle PranksDirector
4.8
1930
Puddle PranksWriter
4.8
1930
Puddle PranksProducer
4.8
1930
Puddle PranksAnimation
4.8
1930
SummerDirector
6.1
1930
SummerAnimation
6.1
1929
The Merry DwarfsAnimation
5.1
1929
Hell's BellsDirector
6.5
1929
Hell's BellsAnimation
6.5
1929
SpringtimeAnimation
5.7
1929
SpringtimeDirector
5.7
1929
SpringtimeLayout Supervisor
5.7
1929
Mickey's Choo-ChooAnimation
5.9
1929
Mickey's Choo-ChooDirector
5.9
1929
El Terrible ToreadorAnimation
4.8
1929
El Terrible ToreadorLayout
4.8
1929
El Terrible ToreadorBackground Designer
4.8
1929
The Skeleton DanceAnimation
7.4
1929
The Skeleton DanceBackground Designer
7.4
1929
The Skeleton DanceLayout
7.4
1929
The Karnival KidDirector
5.9
1929
The Barnyard BattleDirector
5.9
1929
The Barnyard BattleAnimation
5.9
1929
The Barnyard BattleBackground Designer
5.9
1929
The Barnyard BattleLayout Supervisor
5.9
1929
The Opry HouseDirector
5.9
1929
Plane CrazyAnimation
6.4
1929
Plane CrazyDirector
6.4
1929
The Barn DanceAnimation
5.9
1928
The Gallopin' GauchoAnimation
5.9
1928
The Gallopin' GauchoDirector
5.9
1928
Poor PapaAnimation
6.0
1928
Steamboat WillieAnimation
7.3
1928
Steamboat WillieWriter
7.3
1928
Steamboat WillieLayout
7.3
1928
Steamboat WillieDirector
7.3
1928
Hungry HoboesCinematography
6.8
1928
Ozzie of the MountedAnimation
5.8
1928
Ride 'Em Plow BoyAnimation
7.3
1928
Sagebrush SadieAnimation
5.1
1928
Rival RomeosAnimation
5.8
1928
Africa Before DarkAnimation
6.2
1927
Rickety GinAnimation
6.3
1927
Empty SocksDirector
5.9
1927
The Banker's DaughterAnimation
7.8
1927
The Ocean HopAnimation
6.2
1927
The Ocean HopDirector
6.2
1927
All WetDirector
6.1
1927
All WetAnimation
6.1
1927
Great GunsAnimation
5.9
1927
The Mechanical CowAnimation
5.5
1927
Oh, Teacher!Animation
5.2
1927
Trolley TroublesAnimation
6.4
1927
Alice in the Big LeagueAnimation
5.5
1927
Alice the Beach NutAnimation
7.3
1927
Alice's Medicine ShowAnimation
7.3
1927
Alice in the KlondikeAnimation
6.3
1927
Alice's Channel SwimAnimation
7.3
1927
Alice's PicnicAnimation
7.8
1927
Alice's Three Bad EggsAnimation
7.2
1927
Alice's Knaughty KnightAnimation
6.8
1927
Alice's Auto RaceAnimation
6.5
1927
Alice in the AlpsAnimation
6.8
1927
Alice the CollegiateAnimation
7.8
1927
Alice at the RodeoAnimation
6.8
1927
Alice at the CarnivalAnimation
7.3
1927
Alice Foils the PiratesAnimation
6.7
1927
Alice the Golf BugAnimation
6.5
1926
Alice the LumberjackAnimation
7.8
1926
Alice's Brown DerbyAnimation
6.6
1926
Alice's Spanish GuitarAnimation
6.4
1926
Alice Cuts the IceAnimation
7.3
1926
Alice the Fire FighterAnimation
5.5
1926
Alice Charms the FishAnimation
6.3
1925
Alice Plays CupidAnimation
5.3
1925
Alice Chops the SueyAnimation
4.9
1925
Alice's Tin PonyAnimation
4.9
1925
Alice Wins the DerbyAnimation
4.5
1925
Alice Gets StungAnimation
5.1
1925
Alice Cans the CannibalsAnimation
4.3
1924
Alice the PiperAnimation
6.3
1924
Alice Hunting in AfricaAnimation
4.9
1924
Alice's Fishy StoryAnimation
5.0
1924
Alice's Day at SeaAnimation
5.0
1923
Alice's WonderlandCinematography
6.2
1923
Alice's WonderlandAnimation
6.2
1922
Tommy Tucker's ToothAnimation
5.0
1922
Little Red Riding HoodAnimation
4.9
1921
Newman Laugh-O-GramsProducer
4.9
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Monsters of the DeepAnimation