Ruthie Tompson, lendária animadora da Disney, morre aos 111 anos de idade

Obituário

A animadora norte-americana Ruthie Thompson, uma lenda da história da animação e que trabalhou em clássicos dos estúdios Disney morreu no dia 11 de outubro, aos 111 anos de idade. A super centenária  nasceu em 1910, e trabalhou até para a Disney 1975.

Ruth Tompson nasceu em Portland, em 1910, mas mudou-se para Los Angeles com a família em 1918. Nesta mesma época, ela foi uma das contaminadas com pandemia da Gripe Espanhola, mas sobreviveu.

Em Los Angeles, Ruth era vizinha de Robert Disney, tio de Walt Disney, que a convidou para conhecer os estúdios do sobrinho. Ela morava perto do estúdio, e costumava passar lá depois da escola, e Disney acabou convidando a para fazer figuração nas comedias Alice in Cartoonland, feitas ainda na era do cinema mudo, e antes da criação do famoso camundongo Mickey.

A série Alice foi pioneira em mesclar atores reais com animações, e foram feitas entre 1923 e 1927. Ruth atuou ainda em 1923.

Ruth Tompson em Alice in Cartooland

Em 1937 Walt Disney lhe ofereceu um emprego como uma das animadoras de seu primeiro longa-metragem, Branca de Neve e os Sete Anões (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, 1937), onde ela trabalhou como colorista.

Ruth também trabalhou em Pinóquio (Pinocchio, 1940), Fantasia (Idem, 1941), Dumbo (Idem, 1941), A Bela Adormecida (Sleeping Beauty, 1959), Mary Poppins (Idem, 1964), Os Aristogatas (The Aristocats, 1970), Robin Hood (Idem, 1973) e Bernardo e Bianca (The Rescuers, 1977). Ela também animou desenhos do Mickey, Pateta, Pato Donald e Ursinho Pooh, e durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial tornou-se uma das primeiras operadoras de câmera em Hollywood.

Ruth Tompson com Walt Disney e outras animadoras do estúdio

Na década de 1960 ela deixou brevemente a Disney para trabalhar como animadora dos desenhos do Marinheiro Popeye, mas voltou para Disney, onde trabalhou até o final da década de 1970. Em 1978, após trabalhar no longa O Senhor dos Anéis (Lord of Rings, 1978), ela se aposentou.

Ruth Tompson morava em uma casa de repouso destinado a artistas e profissionais cinematográficos aposentados, e morreu enquanto dormia.

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  2. Accidente de Camionero ConductorRuth Tompson’s story is a testament to the resilience and resilience of individuals during the Spanish Flu pandemic. Born in 1910, she survived the pandemic and moved her family from Portland to Los Angeles in 1918, setting the stage for her later connection to Hollywood. Ruth’s family connection to Disney, her uncle Robert Disney, further ties her to the iconic Disney family. Her invitation to visit Disney Studios demonstrates the importance of personal connections and community ties in shaping career opportunities. Ruth’s proximity to the studio and her informal nature of engagements highlight the accessibility of early film studios. Her appearances in comedies like “Alice in Cartoonland” predate the creation of Mickey Mouse, offering insight into the early days of animation and the evolution of the Disney legacy. Ruth’s involvement in silent film comedies adds a historical layer, showcasing her contributions during a unique storytelling era. The narrative suggests an informal and collaborative spirit in the early film industry, where individuals like Ruth could find themselves involved in projects through personal connections and community relationships. Ruth’s early involvement in Disney productions underscores the often overlooked contributions of individuals during the foundational stages of the entertainment industry, contributing to the legacy of one of the world’s most influential entertainment companies.

  3. Accidente de Camionero Conductor Her invitation to visit Disney Studios demonstrates the importance of personal connections and community ties in shaping career opportunities. Ruth’s proximity to the studio and her informal nature of engagements highlight the accessibility of early film studios. Her appearances in comedies like “Alice in Cartoonland” predate the creation of Mickey Mouse, offering insight into the early days of animation and the evolution of the Disney legacy. Ruth’s involvement in silent film comedies adds a historical layer, showcasing her contributions during a unique storytelling era. The narrative suggests an informal and collaborative spirit in the early film industry, where individuals like Ruth could find themselves involved in projects through personal connections and community relationships. Ruth’s early involvement in Disney productions underscores the often overlooked contributions of individuals during the foundational stages of the entertainment industry, contributing to the legacy of one of the world’s most influential entertainment companies.

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