Toby Bluth

Frederick L. "Toby" Bluth (July 11, 1940 – October 31, 2013) was a Texas-born American illustrator who worked on many Disney films and others as animator, background artist, and production designer.[1] He had a long career writing and illustrating children's books,[2] as well as performing and directing, nearly one hundred musicals, both on Broadway and off.[3] His artwork is prominently displayed at most of the Disney theme parks around the world. He was the younger brother of Don Bluth, whom he collaborated with on both theater and animation.

Toby Bluth
Born
Frederick L. Bluth

(1940-07-11)July 11, 1940
Texas, United States
DiedOctober 31, 2013(2013-10-31) (aged 73)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationPainter, animator, background artist, production designer, theater director, film director
Years active1977–2011
FamilyDon Bluth (brother)

Style

Gustaf Tenggren[4] was a big inspiration throughout Bluth's career.[3] When asked how he approached each of his watercolor masterpieces, Toby described his intent as

Creating the moment that you think you saw ... How one remembers a film is often different from the actual film itself.[5]

Death

He died on October 31, 2013 in Los Angeles, California following a stroke. He was survived by his brother Don Bluth.[6]

Filmography
Film Year Credit
Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers 2004 Art Director
The Tigger Movie 2000 Additional Background Artist / Stylest
Babes in Toyland 1997 Director / Lyricist / Background Designer / Character Designer
The Story of Santa Claus 1996 Director
Alvin & the Chipmunks 1983 Character Designer / Production Designer
The Smurfs 1981 Background Stylist
A Chipmunk Christmas 1981 Production Designer
Banjo the Woodpile Cat 1979 Writer (uncredited)

References
  1. http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/tobybluth/HomePage.aspx
  2. Books written and illustrated by Toby Bluth:
    • Bluth, Toby (ed.) (1995). Disney's Cinderella: Dreams Do Come True (First ed.). Mouse Works. ISBN 978-1-57082-242-1.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
    • Bluth, Toby (ed.) (1994). Disney's Dopey Loses the Diamonds (First ed.). Mouse Works. ISBN 978-1-57082-150-9.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
    • Bluth, Toby (ed.) (1994). Snow White's Escape (First ed.). Mouse Works. ISBN 978-1-57082-153-0.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
    • Bluth, Toby (ed.) (1985). Tenderfoot (First ed.). Children's Press. ISBN 978-0-516-09166-2.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
    • Bluth, Toby (ed.) (1983). Siegfried's Silent Night (First ed.). Ideals Children's Books. ISBN 978-0-8249-8059-7.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  3. "Toby Bluth at ED Chasen Fine Art". Archived from the original on 2008-10-05. Retrieved 2008-10-05.
  4. "Gustaf Tenggren IMDb profile". Archived from the original on 2008-10-05. Retrieved 2008-10-05.
  5. "ART THAT MOVES THE HEART - Toby Bluth". Archived from the original on 2008-10-05. Retrieved 2008-10-05.
  6. "Toby Bluth R.I.P." - article by Jerry Beck on Animation Scoop; November 6, 2013; retrieved November 6, 2013.
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