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Glen Keane (born April 13, 1954) is an American animator, director, author and illustrator. As a character animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios for 38 years (1974–2012), he worked on feature films including The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas, Tarzan and Tangled.
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Glen Keane is a producer and animator who worked on many Disney classics, such as Beauty and the Beast, Tangled and Tarzan. He is the son of Bil Keane, creator of the comic The Family Circus, and the father of Henry Keane, an animator and director.
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Glen Keane is one of Disney's longest-serving lead character animators. He is the son of Bil Keane, the creator and artist of the popular newspaper comic strip Family Circus. The character of "Billy" in the comic is based on both Glen and his older brother, Chris.
Oct 21, 2020 · Learn how Glen Keane, the animator behind Ariel, Aladdin, and Beast, reinvented himself as a director of Over the Moon, a Netflix musical. Explore his career, his passion, and his vision for animation.
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Learn about Glen Keane's life and career as a Disney animator, from his early days at Family Circus to his iconic creations like Ariel, Beast, and Rapunzel. Explore his awards, projects, and legacy in this comprehensive profile.
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Learn how Disney Legend and Academy Award®-winner Glen Keane was inspired by the Nine Old Men, the legendary animators who taught him at Disney. See examples of their influences in his work on Ariel, Aladdin, Beast, Tarzan, and Rapunzel.
