Portrait of Wolfgang Reitherman

Wolfgang Reitherman

Bio: Reitherman began working for Disney in 1934, along with future Disney legends Ward Kimball and Milt Kahl. The three worked together on a number of classic Disney shorts, including The Band Concert, Music Land, and Elmer Elephant and in all, Reitherman worked on various Disney feature films produced from 1937 to 1981, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Slave in the Magic Mirror) to The Fox and the Hound (co-producer)
Born: Sat, Jun 26 1909
Birthplace: Munich, Germany

Death: Wed, May 22 1985
Wolfgang Reitherman is 75 years old
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Poster of Mickey, les J.O. rigolos
Mickey, les J.O. rigolos
Wolfgang Reitherman would have been no older than 75 in Mickey, les J.O. rigolos as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 03 2005
Poster of Walt Disney Treasures - The Complete Goofy
Walt Disney Treasures - The Complete Goofy
Wolfgang Reitherman would have been no older than 75 in Walt Disney Treasures - The Complete Goofy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 03 2002
Poster of The Fox and the Hound
The Fox and the Hound
Wolfgang Reitherman was 72 in The Fox and the Hound as 'Co-Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1981
Poster of The Rescuers
The Rescuers
Wolfgang Reitherman was 67 in The Rescuers as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 22 1977
Poster of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Wolfgang Reitherman was 67 in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 1977
Poster of Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too
Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too
Wolfgang Reitherman was 65 in Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1974
Poster of Robin Hood
Robin Hood
Wolfgang Reitherman was 64 in Robin Hood as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1973
Poster of Superstar Goofy
Superstar Goofy
Wolfgang Reitherman was 62 in Superstar Goofy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 22 1972
Poster of The Aristocats
The Aristocats
Wolfgang Reitherman was 61 in The Aristocats as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 24 1970
Poster of Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day
Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day
Wolfgang Reitherman was 59 in Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1968
Poster of The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book
Wolfgang Reitherman was 58 in The Jungle Book as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 18 1967
Poster of Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree
Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree
Wolfgang Reitherman was 56 in Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1966
Poster of The Sword in the Stone
The Sword in the Stone
Wolfgang Reitherman was 54 in The Sword in the Stone as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1963
Poster of A Square Peg in a Round Hole
A Square Peg in a Round Hole
Wolfgang Reitherman was 53 in A Square Peg in a Round Hole as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 1963
Poster of The Hunting Instinct
The Hunting Instinct
Wolfgang Reitherman was 53 in The Hunting Instinct as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1962
Poster of Aquamania
Aquamania
Wolfgang Reitherman was 52 in Aquamania as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1961
Poster of Holiday for Henpecked Husbands
Holiday for Henpecked Husbands
Wolfgang Reitherman was 52 in Holiday for Henpecked Husbands as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 26 1961
Poster of One Hundred and One Dalmatians
One Hundred and One Dalmatians
Wolfgang Reitherman was 51 in One Hundred and One Dalmatians as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 25 1961
Poster of A Salute to Father
A Salute to Father
Wolfgang Reitherman was 51 in A Salute to Father as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1961
Poster of Goliath II
Goliath II
Wolfgang Reitherman was 50 in Goliath II as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 1960
Poster of Donald in Mathmagic Land
Donald in Mathmagic Land
Wolfgang Reitherman was 50 in Donald in Mathmagic Land as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1959
Poster of How to Relax
How to Relax
Wolfgang Reitherman was 48 in How to Relax as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 1957
Poster of The Truth About Mother Goose
The Truth About Mother Goose
Wolfgang Reitherman was 48 in The Truth About Mother Goose as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 1957
Poster of The Goofy Adventure Story
The Goofy Adventure Story
Wolfgang Reitherman was 47 in The Goofy Adventure Story as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 20 1957
Poster of Pluto's Day
Pluto's Day
Wolfgang Reitherman was 47 in Pluto's Day as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 12 1956
Poster of The Goofy Cavalcade of Sports
The Goofy Cavalcade of Sports
Wolfgang Reitherman was 47 in The Goofy Cavalcade of Sports as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1956
Poster of The Goofy Sports Story
The Goofy Sports Story
Wolfgang Reitherman was 46 in The Goofy Sports Story as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 1956
Poster of The Goofy Success Story
The Goofy Success Story
Wolfgang Reitherman was 46 in The Goofy Success Story as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 1955
Poster of Lady and the Tramp
Lady and the Tramp
Wolfgang Reitherman was 45 in Lady and the Tramp as 'Animation, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 22 1955
Poster of Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Wolfgang Reitherman was 43 in Peter Pan as 'Animation, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 1953
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Wolfgang Reitherman was 42 in Alice in Wonderland as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 28 1951
Poster of Cinderella
Cinderella
Wolfgang Reitherman was 40 in Cinderella as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 22 1950
Poster of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Wolfgang Reitherman was 40 in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 1949
Poster of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
Wolfgang Reitherman was 40 in The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 05 1949
Poster of Goofy Gymnastics
Goofy Gymnastics
Wolfgang Reitherman was 40 in Goofy Gymnastics as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1949
Poster of Tennis Racquet
Tennis Racquet
Wolfgang Reitherman was 40 in Tennis Racquet as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 1949
Poster of Fun and Fancy Free
Fun and Fancy Free
Wolfgang Reitherman was 38 in Fun and Fancy Free as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 27 1947
Poster of Mickey and the Beanstalk
Mickey and the Beanstalk
Wolfgang Reitherman was 38 in Mickey and the Beanstalk as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 27 1947
Poster of How to Ride a Horse
How to Ride a Horse
Wolfgang Reitherman was 38 in How to Ride a Horse as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 07 1947
Poster of How to Fish
How to Fish
Wolfgang Reitherman was 33 in How to Fish as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1942
Poster of How to Swim
How to Swim
Wolfgang Reitherman was 33 in How to Swim as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1942
Poster of El Gaucho Goofy
El Gaucho Goofy
Wolfgang Reitherman was 33 in El Gaucho Goofy as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 24 1942
Poster of Saludos Amigos
Saludos Amigos
Wolfgang Reitherman was 33 in Saludos Amigos as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 24 1942
Poster of Dumbo
Dumbo
Wolfgang Reitherman was 32 in Dumbo as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1941
Poster of The Reluctant Dragon
The Reluctant Dragon
Wolfgang Reitherman was 31 in The Reluctant Dragon as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 19 1941
Poster of Fantasia
Fantasia
Wolfgang Reitherman was 31 in Fantasia as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1940
Poster of Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Wolfgang Reitherman was 30 in Pinocchio as 'Animation, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1940
Poster of Donald's Cousin Gus
Donald's Cousin Gus
Wolfgang Reitherman was 29 in Donald's Cousin Gus as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1939
Poster of Goofy and Wilbur
Goofy and Wilbur
Wolfgang Reitherman was 29 in Goofy and Wilbur as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1939
Poster of Polar Trappers
Polar Trappers
Wolfgang Reitherman was 28 in Polar Trappers as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1938
Poster of Donald's Nephews
Donald's Nephews
Wolfgang Reitherman was 28 in Donald's Nephews as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1938
Poster of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Wolfgang Reitherman was 28 in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1938
Poster of Clock Cleaners
Clock Cleaners
Wolfgang Reitherman was 28 in Clock Cleaners as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1937
Poster of Hawaiian Holiday
Hawaiian Holiday
Wolfgang Reitherman was 28 in Hawaiian Holiday as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1937
Poster of Mickey's Review
Mickey's Review
Wolfgang Reitherman was 28 in Mickey's Review as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1937
Poster of The Worm Turns
The Worm Turns
Wolfgang Reitherman was 27 in The Worm Turns as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1937
Poster of Moving Day
Moving Day
Wolfgang Reitherman was 26 in Moving Day as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 20 1936
Poster of Elmer Elephant
Elmer Elephant
Wolfgang Reitherman was 26 in Elmer Elephant as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 28 1936
Poster of Broken Toys
Broken Toys
Wolfgang Reitherman was 26 in Broken Toys as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1935
Poster of Cock o' the Walk
Cock o' the Walk
Wolfgang Reitherman was 26 in Cock o' the Walk as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 30 1935
Poster of Music Land
Music Land
Wolfgang Reitherman was 26 in Music Land as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 1935
Poster of Mickey's Fire Brigade
Mickey's Fire Brigade
Wolfgang Reitherman was 26 in Mickey's Fire Brigade as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 03 1935
Poster of Water Babies
Water Babies
Wolfgang Reitherman was 25 in Water Babies as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 11 1935
Poster of Mickey's Service Station
Mickey's Service Station
Wolfgang Reitherman was 25 in Mickey's Service Station as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 23 1935
Poster of The Band Concert
The Band Concert
Wolfgang Reitherman was 25 in The Band Concert as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 23 1935
Poster of Two-Gun Mickey
Two-Gun Mickey
Wolfgang Reitherman was 25 in Two-Gun Mickey as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 1934
Poster of The Goddess of Spring
The Goddess of Spring
Wolfgang Reitherman was 25 in The Goddess of Spring as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 03 1934
Poster of The Wise Little Hen
The Wise Little Hen
Wolfgang Reitherman was 24 in The Wise Little Hen as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1934
Poster of Funny Little Bunnies
Funny Little Bunnies
Wolfgang Reitherman was 24 in Funny Little Bunnies as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 24 1934

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Wolfgang Reitherman was 52+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1961
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Wolfgang Reitherman was 45+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954