Larry Clemmons
| Larry Clemmons | |
|---|---|
| Born |
November 25, 1906 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died |
July 27, 1988 (aged 81) Friday Harbor, Washington, U.S. |
| Cause of death | kidney failure |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Animator, screenwriter, voice actor |
| Years active | 1930-1978 |
| Spouse(s) | Carletta Clarinda Hatch |
| Children |
Gretchen Clemmons Vander Weide Gregory L. Clemmons |
Larry Clemmons (November 25, 1906 - July 27, 1988)[1] was an American animator, screenwriter and voice actor who was well known for being the writer for Bing Crosby on his various radio programs and as one of the original animators for The Walt Disney Company.[2][3]
Career
Clemmons graduated with a degree in architecture from University of Michigan but couldn't find work due to the effects of the Great Depression. So, desperate for work in any area he could find it, he accepted a job offer from Walt Disney in 1930 to work at his Hyperion Studios. After several years at Hyperion, he became an assistant animator for the Mickey Mouse film series.[4]
When World War II happened, Larry left the studio and decamped to the Midwest, where he wrote technical manuals for wartime manufacturing plants.
Clemmons then freelanced in radio, and at the end of the war, landed a job on Bing Crosby’s prime-time network radio shows, where he spent nine years writing weekly scripts for Crosby and assorted guest stars. When the radio gig ended, he returned to Walt Disney Productions as a writer and segment producer on The Mickey Mouse Club. After finishing this assignment, he wrote Disney’s spoken intros for the television show entitled Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color. Clemmons retired in 1978.[4]
Filmography
As writer
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | The Tortoise and the Hare | Film short Uncredited |
| 1939 | The Practical Pig | Film short Uncredited |
| 1941 | The Reluctant Dragon | Live-action scenes only |
| 1950 | The Hank McCune Show | All episodes |
| 1952 | A Case of Hypnosis | TV Movie |
| 1956 | Disneyland, U.S.A. | Documentary short |
| 1958-1961 | Walt Disney Presents | |
| 1959 | Disneyland '59 | Television documentary |
| 1961-1962 | Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color | |
| 1966 | Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree | Film short |
| 1967 | The Jungle Book | |
| 1968 | Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day | Film short |
| 1970 | The Aristocats | |
| 1973 | Robin Hood | |
| 1974 | Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too | Film short |
| 1977 | The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh | |
| The Rescuers | Also the voice of Gramps (the turtle) | |
| 1981 | The Fox and the Hound |
As animator
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | Servants' Entrance | Uncredited |
| 1935 | The Tortoise and Hare | Film short |
| 1939 | The Hockey Champ | Uncredited |
| Sea Scouts | Uncredited | |
| The Autograph Hound | ||
| 1940 | Tugboat Mickey | Uncredited |
| Billposters | Uncredited | |
| Mr. Duck Steps Out | Uncredited | |
| Put-Put Troubles | Uncredited |
References
- ↑ Larry Clemmons at the Internet Movie Database
- ↑ "Larry Clemmons - About This Person - Movies & TV - NYTimes.com". www.nytimes.com. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Obituaries : Larry Clemmons; One of Disney's First Writers for Animated Films". Los Angeles Times. July 28, 1988. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
- 1 2 "'Mouse in Transition': Larry Clemmons Chapter 2". www.cartoonbrew.com. Retrieved March 14, 2015.