The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story 25 years old

The man Walt Disney called "the greatest animator in the world"

The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story

There's not a person in the world who wouldn't recognize Mickey Mouse. But until now, not many knew the man who originally gave shape, movement and personality to the world's most beloved icon. "The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story" takes you behind the scenes to meet Walt Disney's best friend and chief animator.

Credits

The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story Cast

Name Character
Kelsey Grammer He was 44, now 69 years old as Narrator
John Lasseter He was 42, now 67 years old as Himself
Chuck Jones He was 87, 89 years old when he died as Himself
Tippi Hedren She was 69, now 94 years old as Herself
Virginia Davis She was 80, 90 years old when she died as Herself
Roy Edward Disney He was 69, 79 years old when he died as Himself
Mark Kausler He was 51, now 76 years old as Himself
Leonard Maltin He was 48, now 74 years old as Himself
Marc Davis He was 86, 86 years old when he died as Himself

The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story Crew

Name Department
Leslie Iwerks as Director. She was 29 (now 54) years old Directing
Leslie Iwerks as Writer. She was 29 (now 54) years old Writing
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The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story (25 years)

The man Walt Disney called "the greatest animator in the world"

  • Release day: Friday, October 08, 1999
  • Runtime: 90 minutes