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'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Jul 10 1981
Poster of The Rescuers
The Rescuers
Wolfgang Reitherman was
67 in The Rescuers
as 'Director, Producer'.
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 'Producer, Director'.
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'.
Fri, Sep 20 1974
Poster of Robin Hood
Robin Hood
Wolfgang Reitherman was
64 in Robin Hood
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Nov 08 1973
Poster of Superstar Goofy
Superstar Goofy
Wolfgang Reitherman was
62 in Superstar Goofy
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jun 22 1972
Poster of The Aristocats
The Aristocats
Wolfgang Reitherman was
61 in The Aristocats
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Nov 13 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'.
Fri, Dec 20 1968
Poster of The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book
Wolfgang Reitherman was
58 in The Jungle Book
as 'Director'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, Mar 03 1963
Poster of The Hunting Instinct
The Hunting Instinct
Wolfgang Reitherman was
53 in The Hunting Instinct
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jul 20 1962
Poster of Aquamania
Aquamania
Wolfgang Reitherman was
52 in Aquamania
as 'Director'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Jan 21 1961
Poster of Goliath II
Goliath II
Wolfgang Reitherman was
50 in Goliath II
as 'Director'.
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'.
Fri, Jun 26 1959
Poster of How to Relax
How to Relax
Wolfgang Reitherman was
48 in How to Relax
as 'Director'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Mar 20 1957
Poster of Pluto's Day
Pluto's Day
Wolfgang Reitherman was
47 in Pluto's Day
as 'Director'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Jun 22 1955
Poster of Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Wolfgang Reitherman was
43 in Peter Pan
as 'Animation, Animation Director'.
Thu, Feb 05 1953
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Wolfgang Reitherman was
42 in Alice in Wonderland
as 'Animation'.
Sat, Jul 28 1951
Poster of Cinderella
Cinderella
Wolfgang Reitherman was
40 in Cinderella
as 'Animation Director'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Oct 05 1949
Poster of Goofy Gymnastics
Goofy Gymnastics
Wolfgang Reitherman was
40 in Goofy Gymnastics
as 'Animation'.
Fri, Sep 23 1949
Poster of Tennis Racquet
Tennis Racquet
Wolfgang Reitherman was
40 in Tennis Racquet
as 'Animation'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Jul 07 1947
Poster of How to Fish
How to Fish
Wolfgang Reitherman was
33 in How to Fish
as 'Animation'.
Fri, Dec 04 1942
Poster of How to Swim
How to Swim
Wolfgang Reitherman was
33 in How to Swim
as 'Animation'.
Fri, Oct 23 1942
Poster of El Gaucho Goofy
El Gaucho Goofy
Wolfgang Reitherman was
33 in El Gaucho Goofy
as 'Animation'.
Mon, Aug 24 1942
Poster of Saludos Amigos
Saludos Amigos
Wolfgang Reitherman was
33 in Saludos Amigos
as 'Animation'.
Mon, Aug 24 1942
Poster of Dumbo
Dumbo
Wolfgang Reitherman was
32 in Dumbo
as 'Animation'.
Fri, Oct 31 1941
Poster of The Reluctant Dragon
The Reluctant Dragon
Wolfgang Reitherman was
31 in The Reluctant Dragon
as 'Animation'.
Thu, Jun 19 1941
Poster of Fantasia
Fantasia
Wolfgang Reitherman was
31 in Fantasia
as 'Animation'.
Wed, Nov 13 1940
Poster of Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Wolfgang Reitherman was
30 in Pinocchio
as 'Animation, Animation Director'.
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'.
Fri, May 19 1939
Poster of Goofy and Wilbur
Goofy and Wilbur
Wolfgang Reitherman was
29 in Goofy and Wilbur
as 'Animation'.
Fri, Mar 17 1939
Poster of Polar Trappers
Polar Trappers
Wolfgang Reitherman was
28 in Polar Trappers
as 'Animation'.
Fri, Jun 17 1938
Poster of Donald's Nephews
Donald's Nephews
Wolfgang Reitherman was
28 in Donald's Nephews
as 'Animation'.
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'.
Fri, Feb 04 1938
Poster of Clock Cleaners
Clock Cleaners
Wolfgang Reitherman was
28 in Clock Cleaners
as 'Animation'.
Fri, Oct 15 1937
Poster of Hawaiian Holiday
Hawaiian Holiday
Wolfgang Reitherman was
28 in Hawaiian Holiday
as 'Animation'.
Fri, Sep 24 1937
Poster of The Worm Turns
The Worm Turns
Wolfgang Reitherman was
27 in The Worm Turns
as 'Animation'.
Sat, Jan 02 1937
Poster of Moving Day
Moving Day
Wolfgang Reitherman was
26 in Moving Day
as 'Animation'.
Sat, Jun 20 1936
Poster of Elmer Elephant
Elmer Elephant
Wolfgang Reitherman was
26 in Elmer Elephant
as 'Animation'.
Sat, Mar 28 1936
Poster of Broken Toys
Broken Toys
Wolfgang Reitherman was
26 in Broken Toys
as 'Animation'.
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'.
Sat, Nov 30 1935
Poster of Music Land
Music Land
Wolfgang Reitherman was
26 in Music Land
as 'Animation'.
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'.
Sat, Aug 03 1935
Poster of Water Babies
Water Babies
Wolfgang Reitherman was
25 in Water Babies
as 'Animation'.
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'.
Sat, Feb 23 1935
Poster of The Band Concert
The Band Concert
Wolfgang Reitherman was
25 in The Band Concert
as 'Animation'.
Sat, Feb 23 1935
Poster of Two-Gun Mickey
Two-Gun Mickey
Wolfgang Reitherman was
25 in Two-Gun Mickey
as 'Animation'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Jun 08 1934
Poster of Funny Little Bunnies
Funny Little Bunnies
Wolfgang Reitherman was
24 in Funny Little Bunnies
as 'Animation'.
Sat, Mar 24 1934

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Wolfgang Reitherman was
52+ in The Wonderful World of Disney
as 'Director'.
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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954