Toby Bluth
American painter
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Frederick L. "Toby" Bluth (July 11, 1940 – October 31, 2013) was an 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, as well as performing and directing, nearly one hundred musicals, both on Broadway and off.[2] 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.
July 11, 1940
Toby Bluth | |
|---|---|
| Born | Frederick L. Bluth July 11, 1940 Texas, United States |
| Died | October 31, 2013 (aged 73) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Painter, animator, background artist, production designer, theater director, film director |
| Years active | 1977–2013 |
| Relatives | Don Bluth (brother) |
Style
Gustaf Tenggren[3] was a big inspiration throughout Bluth's career.[2] 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.[4]
In addition to his work on Disney films, Bluth created a large portfolio of erotic gay art, as well as commissioned illustrations for gay businesses and publications like The Advocate.[5]
Death
He died on October 31, 2013, in Los Angeles, California, following a stroke. He was survived by his long time partner, Jack Griffith, and his older brother Don Bluth.[6]
Filmography
| Film | Year | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers | 2004 | Art director |
| The Tigger Movie | 2000 | Additional background artist / Stylist |
| Babes in Toyland | 1997 | Director / Lyricist / Background designer / Character designer |
| The Story of Santa Claus | 1996 | Director |
| Alvin and 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) |
Books written and illustrated by Toby Bluth
- Bluth, Toby; Barnhart, Philo (1995). Disney's Cinderella. Dreams come true. Mouse Works. ISBN 978-1-57082-242-1. OCLC 32815908 – via Internet Archive.
- Bluth, Toby (1994). Disney's Dopey Loses the Diamonds. Mouse Works. ISBN 978-1-57082-150-9. OCLC 35086264.
- Bluth, Toby (1994). Disney's Snow White's Escape. Mouse Works. ISBN 978-1-57082-153-0. OCLC 32320556.
- Bluth, Toby; Bluth, Brad (1985). Tenderfoot. Chicago: Childrens Press. ISBN 978-0-516-09166-2. OCLC 12998647.
- Bluth, Brad; Bluth, Toby (1983). Siegfried's Silent Night. Milwaukee, Wis.: Ideals Pub. Co. ISBN 978-0-8249-8059-7. OCLC 10188627.
