Skip to main content
The Horror CodexBeta
HomeUb Iwerks
Ub Iwerks

Ub Iwerks

Director·1901–1971·Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10 horror credits

Ubbe Ert Iwerks, known as Ub Iwerks, was an American animator, cartoonist, character designer, inventor, and special effects technician who co-created the characters Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Mickey Mouse with Walt Disney. The works Iwerks produced alongside Disney went on to win numerous awards, including multiple Academy Awards.

Director7 films

Midnight Frolics

Midnight Frolics

Director

1938
Skeleton Frolic

Skeleton Frolic

Director

1937
The Headless Horseman

The Headless Horseman

Director

1934
Stratos Fear

Stratos Fear

Director

1933
Spooks

Spooks

Director

1931
The Cuckoo Murder Case

The Cuckoo Murder Case

Director

1930
Hell's Bells

Hell's Bells

Director

1929 3.0

Writer1 film

The Cuckoo Murder Case

The Cuckoo Murder Case

Story

1930

Producer3 films

The Headless Horseman

The Headless Horseman

Producer

1934
Spooks

Spooks

Producer

1931
The Cuckoo Murder Case

The Cuckoo Murder Case

Producer

1930

Makeup & FX1 film

The Birds

The Birds

Visual Effects

1963 3.8

Other Crew5 films

Mickey’s Slayhouse

Mickey’s Slayhouse

Characters

2025
Spooks

Spooks

Animation

1931
The Cuckoo Murder Case

The Cuckoo Murder Case

Animation

1930
Hell's Bells

Hell's Bells

Animation

1929 3.0
The Skeleton Dance

The Skeleton Dance

Animation / Background Designer / Layout

1929 3.8