Don Lusk

Born in 1913 in Pasadena, California, USA, Don Lusk was an iconic figure in the field of animation for seven decades, active from the 1930s until his retirement in the 2000s. He is best known for his work in animation, particularly for Walt Disney Studios, where he directed numerous beloved films including "Cinderella", "Peter Pan", and "Pinocchio", and later for Hanna-Barbera, where he contributed to series like "The Flintstones" and "The Smurfs". While his career didn't garner major film festival awards, his distinctive style and contributions to animation earned him the Winsor McCay Award for lifetime achievement in the field of animation. Don Lusk, a humble visionary, lived his life in frames of animation, bringing joy, laughter, and tears to generations of audiences through his timeless creations.