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Myron Natwick

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Myron "Grim" Natwick was an American animator whose career spanned the formative years of the animation industry. He is historically recognized for creating the iconic animated character Betty Boop during his tenure at Fleischer Studios in the early 1930s. Natwick later joined Walt Disney Productions, where he served as a lead animator for the human characters in "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" (1937). His ability to animate realistic figures with solid draftsmanship and graceful movement set a high standard for character animation.

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What did Myron Natwick create at Fleischer Studios?

Myron Grim Natwick is widely credited with developing the original design of Betty Boop under Max Fleischer at Fleischer Studios. The character first appeared in the 1930 short Dizzy Dishes. [Fleischer Studios](https://fleischerstudios.com/performance-style-on-trial)

Did Grim Natwick work on Disney's Snow White?

Yes. Natwick became a lead animator on Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, released in 1937, and was chiefly responsible for animating Snow White.

What was the connection between Natwick and Betty Boop's design?

Natwick brought experience drawing human figures to Betty Boop, a character developed from Fleischer's earlier animal cartoons. He remained one of Betty Boop's primary animators from Dizzy Dishes in 1930 through Bimbo's Initiation in 1931.

Which other animation studios employed Myron Natwick?

After Fleischer Studios, Natwick worked for studios including Ub Iwerks, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Walter Lantz Productions, UPA, and Richard Williams's studio. His later Disney work included animation on Mickey Mouse in Fantasia and Snow White.