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James Algar

Bio: James Algar (June 11, 1912 – February 26, 1998) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He worked at Walt Disney Productions for 43 years and received the Disney Legends award in 1998
Born: Tue, Jun 11 1912
Birthplace: Modesto, California, USA

Death: Thu, Feb 26 1998
James Algar is 85 years old
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Poster of Fantasia 2000
Fantasia 2000
James Algar would have been no older than 85 in Fantasia 2000 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Trail of Danger
Trail of Danger
James Algar was 65 in Trail of Danger as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 1978
Poster of The Bluegrass Special
The Bluegrass Special
James Algar was 64 in The Bluegrass Special as 'Story, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 22 1977
Poster of The Best of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures
The Best of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures
James Algar was 63 in The Best of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 1975
Poster of The Boy Who Talked to Badgers
The Boy Who Talked to Badgers
James Algar was 63 in The Boy Who Talked to Badgers as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 14 1975
Poster of The Footloose Goose
The Footloose Goose
James Algar was 62 in The Footloose Goose as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 1975
Poster of Two Against the Arctic
Two Against the Arctic
James Algar was 62 in Two Against the Arctic as 'Producer, Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 20 1974
Poster of Return of the Big Cat
Return of the Big Cat
James Algar was 62 in Return of the Big Cat as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 06 1974
Poster of Carlo the Sierra Coyote
Carlo the Sierra Coyote
James Algar was 61 in Carlo the Sierra Coyote as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 03 1974
Poster of The City Fox
The City Fox
James Algar was 59 in The City Fox as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 20 1972
Poster of Mountain Born
Mountain Born
James Algar was 59 in Mountain Born as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 09 1972
Poster of The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou
The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou
James Algar was 58 in The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 1971
Poster of Project Florida
Project Florida
James Algar was 58 in Project Florida as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 31 1971
Poster of Rascal
Rascal
James Algar was 57 in Rascal as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1969
Poster of One Day On Beetle Rock
One Day On Beetle Rock
James Algar was 55 in One Day On Beetle Rock as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 19 1967
Poster of The Gnome-Mobile
The Gnome-Mobile
James Algar was 55 in The Gnome-Mobile as 'Co-Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 19 1967
Poster of Walt Disney Masterpieces
Walt Disney Masterpieces
James Algar was 55 in Walt Disney Masterpieces as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 28 1967
Poster of Run, Light Buck, Run
Run, Light Buck, Run
James Algar was 53 in Run, Light Buck, Run as 'Co-Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 13 1966
Poster of One Day at Teton Marsh
One Day at Teton Marsh
James Algar was 52 in One Day at Teton Marsh as 'Producer, Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 08 1964
Poster of The Incredible Journey
The Incredible Journey
James Algar was 51 in The Incredible Journey as 'Writer, Co-Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 20 1963
Poster of The Legend of Lobo
The Legend of Lobo
James Algar was 50 in The Legend of Lobo as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 07 1962
Poster of A Fire Called Jeremiah
A Fire Called Jeremiah
James Algar was 49 in A Fire Called Jeremiah as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 03 1961
Poster of Rapids Ahead/Bear Country
Rapids Ahead/Bear Country
James Algar was 48 in Rapids Ahead/Bear Country as 'Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1960
Poster of Jungle Cat
Jungle Cat
James Algar was 48 in Jungle Cat as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 10 1960
Poster of Islands of the Sea
Islands of the Sea
James Algar was 47 in Islands of the Sea as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 16 1960
Poster of Nature's Strangest Creatures
Nature's Strangest Creatures
James Algar was 46 in Nature's Strangest Creatures as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 1959
Poster of Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon
James Algar was 46 in Grand Canyon as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1958
Poster of White Wilderness
White Wilderness
James Algar was 46 in White Wilderness as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 12 1958
Poster of The Best Doggoned Dog in the World
The Best Doggoned Dog in the World
James Algar was 45 in The Best Doggoned Dog in the World as 'Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 20 1957
Poster of The Crisler Story/Prowlers of the Everglades
The Crisler Story/Prowlers of the Everglades
James Algar was 44 in The Crisler Story/Prowlers of the Everglades as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 27 1957
Poster of Tricks of Our Trade
Tricks of Our Trade
James Algar was 44 in Tricks of Our Trade as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 13 1957
Poster of All About Magic
All About Magic
James Algar was 44 in All About Magic as 'Director of Previsualization'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 30 1957
Poster of Secrets of Life
Secrets of Life
James Algar was 44 in Secrets of Life as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 06 1956
Poster of The African Lion
The African Lion
James Algar was 43 in The African Lion as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 14 1955
Poster of A Progress Report/Nature's Half Acre
A Progress Report/Nature's Half Acre
James Algar was 42 in A Progress Report/Nature's Half Acre as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 09 1955
Poster of Cameras in Africa/Beaver Valley
Cameras in Africa/Beaver Valley
James Algar was 42 in Cameras in Africa/Beaver Valley as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 29 1954
Poster of The Vanishing Prairie
The Vanishing Prairie
James Algar was 42 in The Vanishing Prairie as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 16 1954
Poster of The Living Desert
The Living Desert
James Algar was 41 in The Living Desert as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1953
Poster of Prowlers of the Everglades
Prowlers of the Everglades
James Algar was 41 in Prowlers of the Everglades as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 23 1953
Poster of The Alaskan Eskimo
The Alaskan Eskimo
James Algar was 40 in The Alaskan Eskimo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 18 1953
Poster of Bear Country
Bear Country
James Algar was 40 in Bear Country as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 1953
Poster of The Olympic Elk
The Olympic Elk
James Algar was 39 in The Olympic Elk as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 13 1952
Poster of Nature's Half Acre
Nature's Half Acre
James Algar was 39 in Nature's Half Acre as 'Director, Script'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 28 1951
Poster of Beaver Valley
Beaver Valley
James Algar was 38 in Beaver Valley as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 19 1950
Poster of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
James Algar was 37 in The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 05 1949
Poster of The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows
James Algar was 36 in The Wind in the Willows as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 10 1949
Poster of Seal Island
Seal Island
James Algar was 36 in Seal Island as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 21 1948
Poster of Health for the Americas: Cleanliness Brings Health
Health for the Americas: Cleanliness Brings Health
James Algar was 33 in Health for the Americas: Cleanliness Brings Health as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1945
Poster of Something You Didn't Eat
Something You Didn't Eat
James Algar was 33 in Something You Didn't Eat as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 11 1945
Poster of Victory Through Air Power
Victory Through Air Power
James Algar was 31 in Victory Through Air Power as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 17 1943
Poster of Four Methods of Flush Riveting
Four Methods of Flush Riveting
James Algar was 30 in Four Methods of Flush Riveting as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 14 1942
Poster of Bambi
Bambi
James Algar was 29 in Bambi as 'Co-Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 11 1942
Poster of Fantasia
Fantasia
James Algar was 28 in Fantasia as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1940
Poster of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
James Algar was 25 in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1938
Poster of Broken Toys
Broken Toys
James Algar was 23 in Broken Toys as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1935

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
James Algar was 49+ 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
James Algar was 42+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954