Grim Natwick(1890-1990)
- Animation Department
- Writer
- Director
Myron "Grim" Natwick was born in 1890 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin,
where he is still considered a favorite son and, throughout his
lifetime, displayed exhibitions of his work there. He is best known as
the creator of the animated character, "Betty Boop", which often in the
past was credited to Max Fleischer as she
debuted in his "Out of the Inkwell" series. Natwick also worked for
Disney Studios and worked on the film,
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937),
as the lead animator of the character. Mr. Natwick was given a huge
tribute party for his 100th birthday. He died not long after and
received tributes from many of the famous in the animation field. He
was considered one of the masters of his craft.
