Luske, Hamilton (1903-1968) - An early
addition to the Disney staff, in 1931, Ham Luske
soon proved to Walt that he was a talented
animator, and he was eventually elevated to be a
director on films from "Pinocchio" to "101
Dalmatians." Walt also had Ham direct some of
his prestige featurette projects, such as "Ben and
Me," "Donald in Mathmagic Land," and "Donald
and the Wheel," and the animated sections of "So
Dear to My Heart" and "Mary Poppins." In early
projects, he had distinguished himself with
animating such key characters as Max Hare,
Elmer Elephant, Jenny Wren, and Snow White.
