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Don Towsley

Bio: Don Towsley (May 11, 1912 – November 25, 1986) was an animator working at Walt Disney Animation Studios, and later at MGM and Filmation. Starting out at Disney, Towsley worked on three shorts in the Silly Symphony series, animating the band in The Cookie Carnival (1935), a scene of dancing hens ultimately cut from Cock o' the Walk (1935), and the introduction and opening scene of Donald's Better Self (1938)
Born: Sat, May 11 1912
Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Death: Tue, Nov 25 1986
Don Towsley is 74 years old
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Poster of Tom and Jerry's Winter Wackiness
Tom and Jerry's Winter Wackiness
Don Towsley would have been no older than 74 in Tom and Jerry's Winter Wackiness as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 2013
Poster of Pink on the Cob
Pink on the Cob
Don Towsley was 57 in Pink on the Cob as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 29 1969
Poster of The Night Before Christmas
The Night Before Christmas
Don Towsley was 56 in The Night Before Christmas as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1968
Poster of The Bear That Wasn't
The Bear That Wasn't
Don Towsley was 55 in The Bear That Wasn't as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1967
Poster of Advance and Be Mechanized
Advance and Be Mechanized
Don Towsley was 55 in Advance and Be Mechanized as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 1967
Poster of Cat and Dupli-cat
Cat and Dupli-cat
Don Towsley was 54 in Cat and Dupli-cat as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1967
Poster of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Don Towsley was 54 in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 18 1966
Poster of Love Me, Love My Mouse
Love Me, Love My Mouse
Don Towsley was 53 in Love Me, Love My Mouse as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 28 1966
Poster of Jerry, Jerry, Quite Contrary
Jerry, Jerry, Quite Contrary
Don Towsley was 53 in Jerry, Jerry, Quite Contrary as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 17 1966
Poster of Duel Personality
Duel Personality
Don Towsley was 53 in Duel Personality as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 20 1966
Poster of The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics
The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics
Don Towsley was 53 in The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1965
Poster of Of Feline Bondage
Of Feline Bondage
Don Towsley was 53 in Of Feline Bondage as 'Story, Animation'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 19 1965
Poster of Haunted Mouse
Haunted Mouse
Don Towsley was 52 in Haunted Mouse as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 24 1965
Poster of Tom-ic Energy
Tom-ic Energy
Don Towsley was 52 in Tom-ic Energy as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 27 1965
Poster of Ah, Sweet Mouse-Story Of Life
Ah, Sweet Mouse-Story Of Life
Don Towsley was 52 in Ah, Sweet Mouse-Story Of Life as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 20 1965
Poster of The Unshrinkable Jerry Mouse
The Unshrinkable Jerry Mouse
Don Towsley was 52 in The Unshrinkable Jerry Mouse as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 08 1964
Poster of Much Ado About Mousing
Much Ado About Mousing
Don Towsley was 51 in Much Ado About Mousing as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 14 1964
Poster of Is There a Doctor in the Mouse?
Is There a Doctor in the Mouse?
Don Towsley was 51 in Is There a Doctor in the Mouse? as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 24 1964
Poster of The Cat Above and the Mouse Below
The Cat Above and the Mouse Below
Don Towsley was 51 in The Cat Above and the Mouse Below as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 25 1964
Poster of Talking of Tomorrow
Talking of Tomorrow
Don Towsley was 47 in Talking of Tomorrow as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of Drip Dippy Donald
Drip Dippy Donald
Don Towsley was 35 in Drip Dippy Donald as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1948
Poster of It's a Grand Old Nag
It's a Grand Old Nag
Don Towsley was 35 in It's a Grand Old Nag as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 1947
Poster of Wide Open Spaces
Wide Open Spaces
Don Towsley was 35 in Wide Open Spaces as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1947
Poster of Crazy with the Heat
Crazy with the Heat
Don Towsley was 35 in Crazy with the Heat as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1947
Poster of Donald's Dilemma
Donald's Dilemma
Don Towsley was 35 in Donald's Dilemma as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1947
Poster of Sleepy Time Donald
Sleepy Time Donald
Don Towsley was 34 in Sleepy Time Donald as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1947
Poster of Dumbell of the Yukon
Dumbell of the Yukon
Don Towsley was 34 in Dumbell of the Yukon as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1946
Poster of Wet Paint
Wet Paint
Don Towsley was 34 in Wet Paint as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1946
Poster of Donald's Double Trouble
Donald's Double Trouble
Don Towsley was 34 in Donald's Double Trouble as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1946
Poster of Old Sequoia
Old Sequoia
Don Towsley was 33 in Old Sequoia as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1945
Poster of Cured Duck
Cured Duck
Don Towsley was 33 in Cured Duck as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1945
Poster of Donald's Crime
Donald's Crime
Don Towsley was 33 in Donald's Crime as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1945
Poster of The Clock Watcher
The Clock Watcher
Don Towsley was 32 in The Clock Watcher as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1945
Poster of The Plastics Inventor
The Plastics Inventor
Don Towsley was 32 in The Plastics Inventor as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1944
Poster of Donald's Tire Trouble
Donald's Tire Trouble
Don Towsley was 30 in Donald's Tire Trouble as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 1943
Poster of Sky Trooper
Sky Trooper
Don Towsley was 30 in Sky Trooper as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1942
Poster of Donald's Snow Fight
Donald's Snow Fight
Don Towsley was 29 in Donald's Snow Fight as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1942
Poster of Mr. Duck Steps Out
Mr. Duck Steps Out
Don Towsley was 28 in Mr. Duck Steps Out as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1940
Poster of Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Don Towsley was 27 in Pinocchio as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1940
Poster of Donald's Cousin Gus
Donald's Cousin Gus
Don Towsley was 27 in Donald's Cousin Gus as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1939
Poster of The Hockey Champ
The Hockey Champ
Don Towsley was 26 in The Hockey Champ as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 1939
Poster of Donald's Lucky Day
Donald's Lucky Day
Don Towsley was 26 in Donald's Lucky Day as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 1939
Poster of Donald's Golf Game
Donald's Golf Game
Don Towsley was 26 in Donald's Golf Game as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1938
Poster of Donald's Nephews
Donald's Nephews
Don Towsley was 25 in Donald's Nephews as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1938
Poster of Donald's Better Self
Donald's Better Self
Don Towsley was 25 in Donald's Better Self as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 1938
Poster of Moving Day
Moving Day
Don Towsley was 24 in Moving Day as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 20 1936
Poster of On Ice
On Ice
Don Towsley was 23 in On Ice as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 28 1935
Poster of The Cookie Carnival
The Cookie Carnival
Don Towsley was 23 in The Cookie Carnival as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 25 1935
Poster of Mickey's Service Station
Mickey's Service Station
Don Towsley was 22 in Mickey's Service Station as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 23 1935
Poster of Two-Gun Mickey
Two-Gun Mickey
Don Towsley was 22 in Two-Gun Mickey as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 1934

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Fraidy Cat
Fraidy Cat
Don Towsley was 63+ in Fraidy Cat as 'Director, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1975