- Born
- March 24, 1901
- Died
- July 7, 1971 (aged 70)
- Place of birth
- Kansas City, Missouri, USA
- Also known as
- U. B. Iwerk, Ubbe Ert Iwwerks, 'Ub' Iwerks, U.B. Iwerks
Biography
Ubbe Ert Iwerks, known as Ub Iwerks, was an American animator, cartoonist, character designer, inventor, and special effects technician who co-created the characters Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Mickey Mouse with Walt Disney. The works Iwerks produced alongside Disney went on to win numerous awards, including multiple Academy Awards.