James Algar

James Algar

June 11, 1912 · 114 years old

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. He was born in Modesto, California and died in Carmel, California.

Known For

12 titles
1
Fantasia

Fantasia

1940 · 2h 4m · Movie

A series of eight famous pieces of classical music, conducted by Leopold Stokowski and interpreted in animation by Walt Disney's team of artists.

7.7
2
Fantasia 2000

Fantasia 2000

2000 · 1h 15m · Movie

An update of the original film with new interpretations of great works of classical music.

7.1
3
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad

1949 · 1h 8m · Movie

An animated adaptation of "The Wind in the Willows" followed by an adaptation of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".

6.8
4
The Incredible Journey

The Incredible Journey

1963 · 1h 20m · Movie

Two dogs and a cat set off on a treacherous 200-mile journey towards home.

7.0
5
The Living Desert

The Living Desert

1953 · 1h 9m · Movie

Although first glance reveals little more than stones and sand, the desert is alive. Witness moving rocks, spitting mud pots, gorgeous flowers and the never-ending battle for survival between creatures of every shape, size and des...

7.4
6
The Vanishing Prairie

The Vanishing Prairie

1954 · 1h 11m · Movie

Story of the American prairie as it was when vast herds of bison and elk grazed there.

7.1
7
The African Lion

The African Lion

1955 · 1h 15m · Movie

Experience the thrill of the hunt and the heartwarming fun of a mother lion caring for her playful cubs as wildlife experts Elma Milotte and Alfred Milotte spend three years on the plains of Africa studying the king of beasts.

7.2
8
The Legend of Lobo

The Legend of Lobo

1962 · 1h 7m · Movie

When both parents are killed by man, the wolf Lobo learns the ways of the hunter.

6.7
9
White Wilderness

White Wilderness

1958 · 1h 12m · Movie

The wildlife of the Arctic is explored in this true-life adventure.

5.3
10
Nature's Half Acre

Nature's Half Acre

1951 · 33m · Movie

The strange and wonderful world that lies beneath our feet, under leaf, log and rock, peopled by millions of weird and fascinating creatures.

7.0
11
The Olympic Elk

The Olympic Elk

1952 · 27m · Movie

Join the majestic Olympic elk as they traverse the alpine path from their winter home in the lowland shadow of Washington's Mount Olympus, to the fertile grazing grounds of its towering peaks.

6.8
12
Prowlers of the Everglades

Prowlers of the Everglades

1953 · 32m · Movie

Watch as the alligator, the unquestioned apex predator of the Everglades, follows its cycle of life much the same as it did in prehistoric times.

7.3