List of Famous people with last name Iwerks

Ub Iwerks

First Name Ub

Born on March 24, 1901

Died on July 7, 1971 (aged 70)

Born in United States of America, Missouri

Filmmaker

Ubbe Eert "Ub" Iwerks was an American animator, cartoonist, character designer, inventor, and special effects technician, who designed Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Mickey Mouse. Iwerks produced alongside Walt Disney and won numerous awards, including multiple Academy Awards.

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Leslie Iwerks

First Name Leslie

Last Name Iwerks

Born on April 22, 1970 (age 55)

Born in United States of America, California

Filmmaker

Leslie Iwerks is an American producer, director, and writer. She is daughter of Disney Legend Don Iwerks and granddaughter of Ub Iwerks, the animator and co-creator of Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. She has directed films including Recycled Life which was nominated for an Academy Award and The Pixar Story which was nominated for an Emmy for best nonfiction special.

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