The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story (1999)

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

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.

Cast (21)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Kelsey Grammer

Narrator

M

Mark Kausler

Himself

John Lasseter

Himself

R

Russell Merritt

Himself

Roy Edward Disney

Himself

Chuck Jones

Himself

Ollie Johnston

Himself

Don Iwerks

Himself

D

Dave Smith

Himself

Leonard Maltin

Himself

Virginia Davis

Herself

B

Bob Broughton

Himself

J

John Hench

Himself

J

Joseph Adamson

Himself

E

Ed Friedman

Himself

Richard Edlund

Himself

Marc Davis

Himself

Tippi Hedren

Herself

S

Steve Cooney

Walt Disney Voice Over (voice)

David Hart

Roy Disney Voice Over (voice)

Robert Clotworthy

Ub Iwerks Voice Over (voice)

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